Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Laborer Trades & Equipment

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Laborer Trades & Equipment

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

104 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $50,070, below the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 104
Total payroll: $4.8M
Role median: $50,070
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,180$69,991+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 104 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Laborer Trades & Equipment is held in 6 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $50,070 ranks #5 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$65,650 · 7

Corrections Department

$62,258 · 9

Veterans Affairs Department

$61,116 · 4

Military Affairs Department

$59,833 · 1

Transportation Department

$13,397 · 1

Median total compensation for the Laborer Trades & Equipment role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jason Klein

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$45,601

Sub-department: PAT R4A Spicer Staff
Base pay: $45,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,601
Hire date: 2022-05-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mcleod

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jason Klein holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4A Spicer Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,601. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Scott Black

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$45,315

Sub-department: WL-R3 Mille Lacs Staff
Base pay: $42,735
Overtime: $2,280
Other pay: $299
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,315
Hire date: 2021-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Scott Black works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Mille Lacs Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Scott earned $45,315 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Theresa Dobosenski

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$45,238

Sub-department: FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay: $45,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,238
Hire date: 1990-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Theresa Dobosenski holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,238. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Thomas Noerenberg

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$44,455

Sub-department: WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay: $43,536
Overtime: $209
Other pay: $710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,455
Hire date: 2010-04-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nobles

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Noerenberg is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,455. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Thor Nelson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$44,381

Sub-department: WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay: $43,821
Overtime: $388
Other pay: $172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,381
Hire date: 2018-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thor Nelson works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Thor earned $44,381 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Kleven

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$44,337

Sub-department: WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay: $43,821
Overtime: $388
Other pay: $128
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,337
Hire date: 2015-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Kleven works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $44,337 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nathan Nietfeld

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$44,193

Sub-department: WL-R3 St Cloud Staff
Base pay: $43,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $671
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,193
Hire date: 2011-05-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Benton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nathan Nietfeld is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 St Cloud Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,193. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Robert Eggers

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$44,080

Sub-department: WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay: $44,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,080
Hire date: 1994-10-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Eggers serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,080. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Gary Zins

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$43,880

Sub-department: WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay: $43,633
Overtime: $43
Other pay: $204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,880
Hire date: 2001-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nobles

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Gary Zins serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,880. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Donald Dunker

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$43,626

Sub-department: WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay: $43,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,626
Hire date: 2019-05-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nobles

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Donald Dunker serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,626. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Edward Tourdot

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$43,398

Sub-department: FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay: $43,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,398
Hire date: 2018-03-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Edward Tourdot works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Edward earned $43,398 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.