New Jersey / Transportation / Bridge Operator

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Bridge Operator at Transportation, New Jersey

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

28 employees hold this title in Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $60,295, below the department median of $80,706.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $60,295
Agency median: $80,706
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,094$75,652+

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How total compensation varies among the 28 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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Bridge Operator beyond New Jersey

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In New Jersey, the median of $60,295 ranks #5 of 7. See Bridge Operator across all of New Jersey →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$86,445 · 21

$83,626 · 69

$78,432 · 41

$69,682 · 11

$50,748 · 30

$41,399 · 37

Median total compensation for comparable Bridge Operator roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Employees with this title

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Philip Black

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$77,267

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $59,237
Overtime: $16,291
Other pay: $1,739
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,267
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Black, Philip
Payroll ID: 125131
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $62,735
Year-to-Date Earnings: $77,267

Philip Black is a Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. 2024 total compensation came to $77,267. Their bargaining unit is Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Jermaine Hargrove

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$74,276

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $60,701
Overtime: $12,161
Other pay: $1,414
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,276
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Hargrove, Jermaine
Payroll ID: 125091
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $62,735
Year-to-Date Earnings: $74,276

At Transportation, Jermaine Hargrove serves as a Bridge Operator within Traffic Operations. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,276. Union affiliation: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Scott Pierson

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$74,161

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $60,826
Overtime: $11,918
Other pay: $1,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,161
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: A

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Pierson, Scott A
Payroll ID: 124831
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $62,735
Year-to-Date Earnings: $74,161

At Transportation, Scott Pierson serves as a Bridge Operator within Traffic Operations. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,161. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

C Driscoll

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$73,590

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $61,400
Overtime: $10,773
Other pay: $1,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,590
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: J

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Driscoll, C J
Payroll ID: 109112
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $62,735
Year-to-Date Earnings: $73,590

C Driscoll is a Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. 2024 total compensation came to $73,590. Union affiliation: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Eldar Brodetsky

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$70,004

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $59,826
Overtime: $8,790
Other pay: $1,389
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,004
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Brodetsky, Eldar
Payroll ID: 130628
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $62,735
Year-to-Date Earnings: $70,004

At Transportation, Eldar Brodetsky serves as a Bridge Operator within Traffic Operations. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,004. Their bargaining unit is Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Elisia Evens

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$68,816

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $61,103
Overtime: $6,324
Other pay: $1,389
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,816
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: L

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Evens, Elisia L
Payroll ID: 126754
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $62,735
Year-to-Date Earnings: $68,816

Elisia Evens is a Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. 2024 total compensation came to $68,816. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Melissa Munson

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$68,512

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $52,935
Overtime: $14,209
Other pay: $1,368
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,512
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: R

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Munson, Melissa R
Payroll ID: 156809
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $56,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $68,512

At Transportation, Melissa Munson serves as a Bridge Operator within Traffic Operations. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,512. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Kelly Driscoll

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$66,756

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $57,038
Overtime: $8,079
Other pay: $1,638
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,756
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: A

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Driscoll, Kelly A
Payroll ID: 147154
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $58,734
Year-to-Date Earnings: $66,756

Kelly Driscoll is a Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. 2024 total compensation came to $66,756. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Patrick Gallagher

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$66,176

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $52,377
Overtime: $12,477
Other pay: $1,322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,176
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: M

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Gallagher, Patrick M
Payroll ID: 161043
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $54,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $66,176

Patrick Gallagher is a Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. 2024 total compensation came to $66,176. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Louis Dellecave

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$64,872

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $52,528
Overtime: $10,555
Other pay: $1,790
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,872
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Dellecave, Louis
Payroll ID: 163624
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $54,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $64,872

At Transportation, Louis Dellecave serves as a Bridge Operator within Traffic Operations. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,872. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

James Hudnut

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$62,587

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $60,436
Overtime: $750
Other pay: $1,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,587
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: R

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Hudnut, James R
Payroll ID: 120305
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $62,735
Year-to-Date Earnings: $62,587

At Transportation, James Hudnut serves as a Bridge Operator within Traffic Operations. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,587. Their bargaining unit is Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Michael Benko

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$61,696

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $55,452
Overtime: $4,923
Other pay: $1,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,696
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: J

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Benko, Michael J
Payroll ID: 151546
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $56,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $61,696

Michael Benko holds the role of Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,696. Union affiliation: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Scott Philhower

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$61,539

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $53,952
Overtime: $5,883
Other pay: $1,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,539
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: M

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Philhower, Scott M
Payroll ID: 156069
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $56,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $61,539

Scott Philhower holds the role of Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,539. Union affiliation: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Lovell Harris

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$61,131

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $55,360
Overtime: $4,348
Other pay: $1,423
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,131
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: M

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Harris, Lovell M
Payroll ID: 150037
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $58,734
Year-to-Date Earnings: $61,131

Lovell Harris works as a Bridge Operator for Transportation within Traffic Operations. Lovell earned $61,131 in 2024. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Anthony Marino

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$59,459

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $52,899
Overtime: $5,253
Other pay: $1,307
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,459
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: S

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Marino, Anthony S
Payroll ID: 159723
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $54,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $59,459

Anthony Marino is a Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. 2024 total compensation came to $59,459. Their bargaining unit is Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

William Johnston

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$59,149

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $55,680
Overtime: $1,848
Other pay: $1,621
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,149
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: M

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Johnston, William M
Payroll ID: 149062
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $58,734
Year-to-Date Earnings: $59,149

William Johnston works as a Bridge Operator for Transportation within Traffic Operations. William earned $59,149 in 2024. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Anthony Cook

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$58,566

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $52,655
Overtime: $4,092
Other pay: $1,818
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,566
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: C

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Cook, Anthony C
Payroll ID: 157804
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $54,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $58,566

Anthony Cook is a Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. 2024 total compensation came to $58,566. Union affiliation: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Tony Henley

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$58,097

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $52,899
Overtime: $3,900
Other pay: $1,298
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,097
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Henley, Tony
Payroll ID: 159885
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $54,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $58,097

Tony Henley holds the role of Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,097. Union affiliation: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Matthew Marino

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$56,586

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $50,189
Overtime: $4,624
Other pay: $1,772
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,586
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: J

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Marino, Matthew J
Payroll ID: 168455
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $52,732
Year-to-Date Earnings: $56,586

At Transportation, Matthew Marino serves as a Bridge Operator within Traffic Operations. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,586. Their bargaining unit is Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Brandon Heikel

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$56,519

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $49,045
Overtime: $6,043
Other pay: $1,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,519
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: T

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Heikel, Brandon T
Payroll ID: 147075
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $58,734
Year-to-Date Earnings: $56,519

Brandon Heikel is a Bridge Operator at Transportation within Traffic Operations. 2024 total compensation came to $56,519. Their bargaining unit is Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Brian Scott

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$51,570

Base pay: $48,419
Overtime: $1,401
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,570

Brian Scott holds the role of Bridge Operator at Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,570.

Cheryl Chamberlain

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2023 total comp

$46,543

Sub-department: Operations - Drawbridge
Base pay: $44,833
Overtime: $1,708
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,543
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: A

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2023
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Chamberlain, Cheryl A
Payroll ID: 157256
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $52,882
Year-to-Date Earnings: $46,543

At Transportation, Cheryl Chamberlain serves as a Bridge Operator within Operations - Drawbridge. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,543. Their bargaining unit is Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Theodore Drummond

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$42,482

Sub-department: Operations - Drawbridge
Base pay: $36,582
Overtime: $4,279
Other pay: $1,620
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,482
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: E

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Drummond, Theodore E
Payroll ID: 156525
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $54,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $42,482

Theodore Drummond works as a Bridge Operator for Transportation within Operations - Drawbridge. Theodore earned $42,482 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Athena Hubay

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2023 total comp

$40,834

Sub-department: Operations - Drawbridge
Base pay: $37,145
Overtime: $3,643
Other pay: $46
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,834
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: D

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2023
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Hubay, Athena D
Payroll ID: 146928
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $52,961
Year-to-Date Earnings: $40,834

Athena Hubay works as a Bridge Operator for Transportation within Operations - Drawbridge. Athena earned $40,834 in 2023. Union affiliation: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Alexander Frazier

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$38,218

Sub-department: Operations - Drawbridge
Base pay: $33,634
Overtime: $1,290
Other pay: $3,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,218
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Frazier, Alexander
Payroll ID: 132883
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $60,734
Year-to-Date Earnings: $38,218

Alexander Frazier is a Bridge Operator at Transportation within Operations - Drawbridge. 2024 total compensation came to $38,218. Their bargaining unit is Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

James Cafiero

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$31,416

Sub-department: Operations - Drawbridge
Base pay: $27,722
Overtime: $2,278
Other pay: $1,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,416
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: S

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Cafiero, James S
Payroll ID: 10220
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $62,735
Year-to-Date Earnings: $31,416

At Transportation, James Cafiero serves as a Bridge Operator within Operations - Drawbridge. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,416. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Veronica Williams

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$9,030

Sub-department: Traffic Operations
Base pay: $7,969
Overtime: $1,042
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,030
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Williams, Veronica
Payroll ID: 152061
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $54,733
Year-to-Date Earnings: $9,030

Veronica Williams works as a Bridge Operator for Transportation within Traffic Operations. Veronica earned $9,030 in 2024. They are represented by Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.

Stephen Ciaramella

Bridge Operator/Transportation

2024 total comp

$1,094

Sub-department: Operations - Drawbridge
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $24
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,094
Union / bargaining unit: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O
Pay basis: Annual
Middle name: A

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As-of Date: Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter: 4
Full Name: Ciaramella, Stephen A
Payroll ID: 13952
Record Type: Master
Salary Hourly Rate: $58,564
Year-to-Date Earnings: $1,094

Stephen Ciaramella works as a Bridge Operator for Transportation within Operations - Drawbridge. Stephen earned $1,094 in 2024. Union affiliation: Operations, Maintenance and Services (Ifpte) - Unit O.