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Transp Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

420 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $78,688, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees
420
Total payroll
$33.8M
Role median
$78,688
Agency median
$74,811
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$246$123,318+

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How total compensation varies among the 420 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

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Joel Risser

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$110,892
Sub-department
Construction Rochester
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$32,016
Other pay
$294
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,892
Hire date
2002-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Joel Risser serves as a Transp Specialist within Construction Rochester. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,892. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Cory Strasser

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$110,761
Sub-department
Golden Valley Central Res Off
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$32,063
Other pay
$117
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,761
Hire date
2015-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cory Strasser is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Central Res Off. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,761. They are represented by Technical.

John Schmidt

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$110,750
Sub-department
Construction Winona
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$31,545
Other pay
$623
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,750
Hire date
2001-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Schmidt works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Construction Winona. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. John earned $110,750 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Steven Ashfeld

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$110,379
Sub-department
Golden Valley NW Resident Off
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$31,210
Other pay
$587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,379
Hire date
1989-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Ashfeld works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Golden Valley Nw Resident Off. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. Steven earned $110,379 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Ben Skoog

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$109,982
Sub-department
D-4 Construction
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$30,611
Other pay
$789
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,982
Hire date
2012-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ben Skoog works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within D-4 Construction. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Ben earned $109,982 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Kristopher Schumann

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$109,874
Sub-department
Golden Valley Central Res Off
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$30,734
Other pay
$558
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,874
Hire date
2016-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristopher Schumann works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Golden Valley Central Res Off. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristopher earned $109,874 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Dennis Defoe

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$109,773
Sub-department
Duluth Field Construction
Base pay
$72,803
Overtime
$29,598
Other pay
$7,372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,773
Hire date
2009-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dennis Defoe holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Duluth Field Construction. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,773. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Ryan Bannor

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$109,755
Sub-department
East Operations Mgr
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$25,698
Other pay
$5,475
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,755
Hire date
2012-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Ryan Bannor serves as a Transp Specialist within East Operations Manager. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,755. Union affiliation: Technical.

Adam Miller

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,857
Sub-department
Construction Owatonna
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$28,950
Other pay
$326
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,857
Hire date
2001-11-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adam Miller is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Construction Owatonna. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,857. They are represented by Technical.

Christopher Bischof

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,739
Sub-department
Surveys St Cloud
Base pay
$95,497
Overtime
$10,403
Other pay
$1,839
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,739
Hire date
2007-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Bischof works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Surveys St Cloud. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $107,739 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Mitchel Jordahl

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,467
Sub-department
Materials
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$28,579
Other pay
$306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,467
Hire date
1985-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Mitchel Jordahl serves as a Transp Specialist within Materials. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,467. Union affiliation: Technical.

Aaron Duncan

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,815
Sub-department
Surveys St Cloud
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$11,303
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,815
Hire date
1988-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Duncan is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Surveys St Cloud. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,815. Union affiliation: Technical.

Mark Taylor

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$106,532
Sub-department
Northeast Resident Office
Base pay
$59,957
Overtime
$15,599
Other pay
$30,976
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,532
Hire date
1986-02-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Mark Taylor serves as a Transp Specialist within Northeast Resident Office. Hired in 1986, they have about 38 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,532. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jeffrey Paulson

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,358
Sub-department
Construction Winona
Base pay
$78,064
Overtime
$26,259
Other pay
$2,035
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,358
Hire date
2008-11-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Paulson holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Construction Winona. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,358. They are represented by Technical.

Luverne Weaver

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,158
Sub-department
Northeast Resident Office
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$27,400
Other pay
$176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,158
Hire date
1998-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Luverne Weaver holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Northeast Resident Office. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,158. Union affiliation: Technical.

Anthony Dahline

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,027
Sub-department
Virginia Field Construction
Base pay
$78,585
Overtime
$26,952
Other pay
$489
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,027
Hire date
2018-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Dahline holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Virginia Field Construction. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,027. They are represented by Technical.

Kevin Cole

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,780
Sub-department
Northeast Resident Office
Base pay
$73,286
Overtime
$29,676
Other pay
$2,818
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,780
Hire date
2016-08-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Cole works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Northeast Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $105,780 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.