Transportation Department

Sub-department

Audit Internal & Safeguarding

Base pay

$72,628

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,250

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,878

Hire date

2024-02-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Grant Bodmer holds the role of Auditor Intermediate at Transportation Department within Audit Internal & Safeguarding. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,878. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Controller/Financial Mgmt Admn

Base pay

$73,864

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,864

Hire date

2023-07-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Michelle Jacobsen is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Controller/Financial Management Admn. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $73,864. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Land Management

Base pay

$73,835

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,835

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

Ramsey

At Transportation Department, Peter Kolias serves as a Transp Specialist within Land Management. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,835. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

TS Long Prairie

Base pay

$63,324

Overtime

$5,503

Other pay

$4,988

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,815

Hire date

1988-10-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Todd

Kenneth Opatz works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Ts Long Prairie. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. Kenneth earned $73,815 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

Surveys

Base pay

$65,555

Overtime

$6,928

Other pay

$1,295

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,777

Hire date

2020-05-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

At Transportation Department, Cody Johnson serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within Surveys. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,777. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

Metro Bldg Maint - GV

Base pay

$73,775

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,775

Hire date

2015-09-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

95

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Robert Mcaninch works as a Plant Mntc Engineer for Transportation Department within Metro Building Maintenance - Gv. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Robert earned $73,775 in 2024. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

Cap Hwy Cost Accounting

Base pay

$73,736

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,736

Hire date

2018-03-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Stephanie Wintheiser holds the role of Accounting Officer Senior at Transportation Department within Cap Highway Cost Accounting. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,736. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Controller/Financial Mgmt Admn

Base pay

$73,728

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,728

Hire date

2000-03-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Transportation Department, Krishnan Kunnathur serves as a Accounting Officer Senior within Controller/Financial Management Admn. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,728. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Transportation System Mgmt

Base pay

$72,703

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,703

Hire date

2012-03-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Tongkou Her is a Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,703. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Materials

Base pay

$73,662

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$12

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,674

Hire date

2013-05-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

71

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

Matthew Steinbronn holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Materials. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,674. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

Mendota Heights Subarea

Base pay

$63,524

Overtime

$3,483

Other pay

$6,650

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,656

Hire date

2020-04-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Nickolas Campbell works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Mendota Heights Subarea. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Nickolas earned $73,656 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

Maple Grove Nights

Base pay

$63,569

Overtime

$2,882

Other pay

$7,201

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,651

Hire date

2017-08-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

At Transportation Department, Kevin Lambert serves as a Transp Generalist within Maple Grove Nights. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,651. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

Eden Prairie Resident Office

Base pay

$73,594

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,594

Hire date

2021-05-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

1

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Charles Sisterman works as a Engineer 1 Graduate for Transportation Department within Eden Prairie Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Charles earned $73,594 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Dispatch

Base pay

$72,548

Overtime

$1,044

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,592

Hire date

1994-10-13

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Timothy Jacobson is a Transp Communications Operator at Transportation Department within Dispatch. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,592. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Cap Hwy Program Management

Base pay

$73,432

Overtime

$152

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,584

Hire date

2022-01-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

John Xiong is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Cap Highway Program Management. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,584. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Shakopee Subarea

Base pay

$70,588

Overtime

$2,512

Other pay

$460

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,560

Hire date

2001-05-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Scott

Chris Mewes holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Shakopee Subarea. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,560. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Structure Mendota Hgts

Base pay

$71,655

Overtime

$1,425

Other pay

$449

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,530

Hire date

2001-05-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Daniel Laughter works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Structure Mendota Hgts. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $73,530 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Bridge Maint Winona

Base pay

$70,591

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,934

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,524

Hire date

2015-10-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Winona

At Transportation Department, Edward Lillie serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within Bridge Maintenance Winona. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,524. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

Design Support

Base pay

$48,697

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$24,827

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,524

Hire date

2018-05-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

4

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Robert Wagner holds the role of Engineer 2 Graduate at Transportation Department within Design Support. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,524. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Resource Manager

Base pay

$72,093

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,414

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,507

Hire date

2011-09-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

7

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

At Transportation Department, Debra Graves serves as a Human Resources Specialist 1 within Resource Manager. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,507. They are represented by Confidential.

Sub-department

HR Management

Base pay

$69,364

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,118

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,482

Hire date

2023-04-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

17

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jayda Sallis works as a Human Resources Director 2 for Transportation Department within HR Management. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jayda earned $73,482 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

Audit

Base pay

$73,477

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,477

Hire date

2010-06-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Rose Meschke holds the role of Auditor Principal Supervisor at Transportation Department within Audit. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,477. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Program Manager

Base pay

$73,417

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$30

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,447

Hire date

2014-05-21

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

71

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

Brett Mistic works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Program Manager. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Brett earned $73,447 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Sustain Plan & PR Mgmt Div Adm

Base pay

$71,929

Overtime

$1,497

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,426

Hire date

2022-05-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

4

Union / bargaining unit

MN Govt Engineers Council

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Keri Her is a Engineer 2 Graduate at Transportation Department within Sustain Plan & Pr Management Division Administrative. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,426. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sub-department

Mobile Technology

Base pay

$73,403

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,403

Hire date

2023-07-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Ralph Santiago holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Transportation Department within Mobile Technology. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,403. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Duluth Equipment Services

Base pay

$64,858

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$8,536

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,394

Hire date

2008-08-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

96

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

James Pelto is a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical at Transportation Department within Duluth Equipment Services. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,394. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

Stucture Forest Lake

Base pay

$70,588

Overtime

$2,241

Other pay

$562

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,391

Hire date

2001-08-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Brian Farrell holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Stucture Forest Lake. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,391. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Aeronautics Admin Support

Base pay

$72,403

Overtime

$985

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,389

Hire date

2022-12-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

7

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Julie Krinke works as a Grants Specialist for Transportation Department within Aeronautics Administrative Support. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Julie earned $73,389 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Bridge Const & Maint. Section

Base pay

$72,122

Overtime

$1,249

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,371

Hire date

2007-07-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

71

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

At Transportation Department, Tracy Nohrenberg serves as a Transp Specialist within Bridge Const & Maintenance Section. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,371. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Metro Inspection

Base pay

$71,987

Overtime

$1,368

Other pay

$3

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,358

Hire date

2015-03-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

71

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Dylan Dabrowski works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Metro Inspection. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Dylan earned $73,358 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

D4 Fleet/Repair Shop

Base pay

$72,846

Overtime

$474

Other pay

$35

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,356

Hire date

2022-06-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

96

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Stevens

Joseph Surerus is a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical at Transportation Department within D4 Fleet/Repair Shop. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,356. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

North East Subarea

Base pay

$70,591

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,753

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,344

Hire date

2000-11-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Roseau

Paul Thompson works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within North East Subarea. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Paul earned $73,344 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

D-4 Surveys

Base pay

$70,585

Overtime

$2,725

Other pay

$20

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,330

Hire date

2023-08-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Becker

Jed Arneson holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within D-4 Surveys. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,330. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Northwest Area

Base pay

$73,317

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,317

Hire date

2018-09-05

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

94

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Becker

At Transportation Department, Matt Holzer serves as a Refrigeration Mechanic within Northwest Area. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,317. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

Virginia Bridge Unit

Base pay

$70,591

Overtime

$1,234

Other pay

$1,490

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,315

Hire date

2007-05-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Douglas Briski is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Virginia Bridge Unit. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,315. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Financial Reporting

Base pay

$73,313

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,313

Hire date

1996-12-04

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.75

Work county

Ramsey

Susanne Rueber is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Financial Reporting. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $73,313. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Traffic Management - RTMC

Base pay

$71,291

Overtime

$896

Other pay

$1,117

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,304

Hire date

2017-09-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Transportation Department, Michael Kane Jr serves as a Transp Program Specialist 2 within Traffic Management - Rtmc. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,304. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Le Sueur Subarea

Base pay

$70,588

Overtime

$1,404

Other pay

$1,303

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,295

Hire date

2005-05-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Le Sueur

Jeffrey Warmka is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Le Sueur Subarea. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,295. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

West Operations Mgr

Base pay

$73,259

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,259

Hire date

2016-11-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Beltrami

At Transportation Department, Ryan Erickson serves as a Transp Program Specialist 2 within West Operations Manager. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,259. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Structure Maplewood

Base pay

$70,588

Overtime

$2,383

Other pay

$288

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$73,259

Hire date

2013-04-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Joseph Czaplewski holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Structure Maplewood. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,259. They are represented by Technical.