Data received June 2026

Full-time employees

50

Median pay

$72,686

Average pay

$73,777

Public Works

Employees by pay range

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Employees

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Name

Position Gross pay Date hired
Abram, Toriano Sewer Laborer $68,413 Sept. 28, 2020
Beavers, Thomas Building & Plumbing Inspector I $75,296 June 29, 2022
Boehm, Scott Water Laborer $83,544 Sept. 9, 2008
Bollmann, Gregory Water Laborer $71,422 Oct. 17, 2022
Brooks, Paul Street Laborer $77,001 Jan. 14, 2002
Buncher, Breana City Planner $89,420 May 11, 2021
Burge, Henry Water Laborer $39,113 Jan. 27, 2003
Clayton, Cory Sewer Laborer Foreman $90,086 Jan. 5, 2004
Collin, Brian GIS Technician II $65,160 Jan. 5, 2004
Comegys, Benjamin Project Inspection Coordinator $66,230 Dec. 10, 2024
Coyle, Sean Water Laborer $70,212 Nov. 5, 2018
Deatherage, Jaden Water Laborer $47,548 March 25, 2025
Donald, Michael Sewer Laborer $75,056 Sept. 22, 2020
Friesland, Brenden GIS Technician I $46,555 June 7, 2021
Goff, Brandon Water Laborer $72,318 Jan. 21, 2015
Hammann, Eric Vehicle Mechanic $77,731 Jan. 4, 2016
Hanafin, John Street Laborer $76,103 Aug. 5, 2013
Hellmann, Cody Water Laborer Assistant Foreman $81,694 Oct. 15, 2018
Helms, Robert Street Laborer $70,963 June 26, 2019
Johnessee, Todd Water Laborer $61,222 April 1, 1996
Keener, Kevin Building Inspector II $84,185 Aug. 22, 1994
Krug, Luca Assistant City Engineer $81,533 Feb. 7, 2022
Lack, James Street Laborer $74,182 Oct. 1, 2018
Lesemann, Brandon Water Laborer $71,662 Jan. 24, 2022
Liliensiek, Daniel Street Laborer $87,038 June 19, 2006
Madison, Richard Sewer Laborer Assistant Foreman $74,677 Aug. 6, 2013
Meikamp, Adam Street Laborer $71,870 Oct. 20, 2008
Moore, William Water Laborer $69,558 Sept. 5, 2024
Odelehr, Toni Project Engineer $48,888 Feb. 13, 2023
Preston, Michelle Administrative Assistant II $49,733 June 29, 2021
Reames, Douglas Street Laborer Assistant Foreman $96,315 March 5, 2001
Renken, David Water Laborer Foreman $96,130 Aug. 10, 1998
Riley, Carson Superintendent Utility Systems $90,128 July 1, 2019
Saucier, Timothy Street Laborer $73,055 Sept. 8, 2008
Schneck, Lisa Inspection Assistant $61,434 April 11, 2000
Sirko, David City Engineer $118,227 June 21, 2010
Staves, Brandon Water Laborer $75,266 March 25, 2019
Steelman, John Building Inspector I $25,301 Aug. 11, 2025
Steinmeyer, Bryan Street Laborer $83,439 Nov. 26, 2018
Stricklan, Steven City Planner $57,278 Oct. 17, 2022
Sutter, Elizabeth Administrative Assistant II $50,485 April 8, 2011
Taul, Matthew Superintendent Streets/Fleets $116,326 Aug. 22, 2012
Thibault, Denise Rental Inspection Coordinator $103,833 Aug. 25, 1992
Van Arsdale, Jay Vehicle Mechanic $56,740 Oct. 27, 2014
Wagner, Matthew Building Inspector I $67,616 Sept. 6, 2022
Warrer, Scott Street Laborer Foreman $77,891 June 2, 2003
White, Zachariah Sewer Laborer $59,699 April 25, 2023
Wilkens, Emily Administrative Assistant II $49,931 Jan. 6, 2017
Zagel, John Building Inspector I $70,343 Sept. 12, 2022
Zwijack, Ryan Director Public Works $141,023 April 20, 2009

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