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Job-title file

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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 3

Joel Faust

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$36,306
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$35,683
Overtime
$442
Other pay
$180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,306
Hire date
2006-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Joel Faust works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Pat R2B Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Joel earned $36,306 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Shawn Cahoon

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$36,230
Sub-department
PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay
$35,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$455
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,230
Hire date
2022-04-27
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

Shawn Cahoon holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,230. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Anderson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$35,588
Sub-department
PAT R4C Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$30,888
Overtime
$251
Other pay
$4,449
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,588
Hire date
2014-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Anderson is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4C Hutchinson Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $35,588. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jake Steyer

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$35,556
Sub-department
PAT T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$35,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,556
Hire date
2024-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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, Jake Steyer serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,556. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nick Wiltfang

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,922
Sub-department
PAT R3D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$33,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$379
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,922
Hire date
2021-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nick Wiltfang works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Pat R3D Rochester Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Nick earned $33,922 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Scott Lewis

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,747
Sub-department
PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay
$33,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$323
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,747
Hire date
2015-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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 Lewis holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,747. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jordan Phillips

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$32,780
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$31,106
Overtime
$1,130
Other pay
$544
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,780
Hire date
2018-05-31
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jordan Phillips is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $32,780. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

John Butala

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,616
Sub-department
PAT R4C Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$29,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,616
Hire date
2021-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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

John Butala holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4C Hutchinson Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,616. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Keith Dalen

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$28,728
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$17,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,319
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,728
Hire date
1978-06-19
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Keith Dalen works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. Their tenure dates to 1978, about 46 years as a full-time employee. Keith earned $28,728 in 2024. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amanda Arbogast

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$27,990
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 1
Base pay
$27,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,990
Hire date
2024-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Amanda Arbogast is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 1. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $27,990. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kenneth Hedin

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$26,838
Sub-department
PAT T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$3,168
Overtime
$27
Other pay
$23,642
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,838
Hire date
1980-04-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kenneth Hedin is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff. They have served since 1980 (about 45 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $26,838. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kyle Talsma

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$24,352
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$23,981
Overtime
$209
Other pay
$162
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24,352
Hire date
2005-05-02
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

Kyle Talsma is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $24,352. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Harold Busko Jr

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$20,691
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$4,642
Overtime
$1,017
Other pay
$15,031
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,691
Hire date
2000-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Harold Busko Jr holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,691. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Hunter Huberty

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$19,586
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery Staff
Base pay
$8,482
Overtime
$4,723
Other pay
$6,381
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,586
Hire date
2018-10-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hunter Huberty is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $19,586. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jeremy Joo

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,936
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$13,565
Overtime
$1,068
Other pay
$302
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,936
Hire date
2025-03-31
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

Jeremy Joo holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,936. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jeffrey Axton

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$11,872
Sub-department
WL-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff
Base pay
$11,563
Overtime
$310
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,872
Hire date
2000-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Axton works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $11,872 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Collin Schlomann

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,276
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$9,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,276
Hire date
2023-05-10
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

Collin Schlomann holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,276. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nathaniel Eichten

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$8,582
Sub-department
PAT R2 Gilbert Staff
Base pay
$8,139
Overtime
$442
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,582
Hire date
2024-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nathaniel Eichten holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2 Gilbert Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,582. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Maximillian Pagel

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,412
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3
Base pay
$7,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,412
Hire date
2017-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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, Maximillian Pagel serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,412. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Madeline Frey

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$6,898
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3
Base pay
$6,783
Overtime
$111
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,898
Hire date
2025-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Madeline Frey works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Madeline earned $6,898 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kyle Gustafson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$4,244
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$3,169
Overtime
$142
Other pay
$933
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,244
Hire date
2016-08-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
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, Kyle Gustafson serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat R2B Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,244. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Caleb Hjelle

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$3,303
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2
Base pay
$3,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,303
Hire date
2016-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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, Caleb Hjelle serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,303. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jacob Sutton

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$2,557
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$2,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,557
Hire date
2025-06-02
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

Jacob Sutton works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $2,557 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

John Moehring

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$1,180
Sub-department
PAT-Rg 3 MN Valley Trail Staff
Base pay
$1,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,180
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
Scott

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

John Moehring is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Rg 3 MN Valley Trail Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $1,180. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.