Wells County, North Dakota: Davis-Bacon prevailing wages
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Building ND20260033 rev 2
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOILERMAKER | $48.00 | $31.14 | $79.14 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $37.41 | $18.62 | $56.03 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 FORKLIFT | $39.60 | $25.25 | $64.85 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 ALL CRANES UP TO 149 TONS, CRANE OPERATOR UP TO 179' OF BOOM OR JIB, ANY COMBINATION ALL TYPES, GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, OVERHEAD CRANES UP TO 249 TONS, TOWER CRANES UP TO 199' AND ANY JIB CONFIGURATION 159' AND UNDER | $40.20 | $25.25 | $65.45 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR 180' BOOM OR JIB AND OVER ANY COMBINATION, ALL TYPES, CRANE OPERATOR 150 TONS & OVER, OVERHEAD CRANES 250 TONS & OVER, TOWER CRANES 200' AND UP, AN JIB CONFIGURATION 160' AND OVER | $40.20 | $25.25 | $65.45 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $35.95 | $33.11 | $69.06 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $35.33 | $18.40 | $53.73 |
| PIPEFITTER | $43.94 | $20.46 | $64.40 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $20.95 | $0.00 | $20.95 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $28.88 | $8.20 | $37.08 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $26.80 | $8.52 | $35.32 |
| PLUMBER | $23.09 | $5.16 | $28.25 |
| PAINTER (BRUSH AND ROLLER) | $20.46 | $0.00 | $20.46 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $21.00 | $12.45 | $33.45 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.23 | $12.65 | $33.88 |
| OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $22.48 | $4.00 | $26.48 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $12.87 | $3.18 | $16.05 |
| IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL | $28.02 | $15.21 | $43.23 |
| INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (DUCT, PIPE & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION) | $16.68 | $2.17 | $18.85 |
| CARPENTER | $18.87 | $3.83 | $22.70 |
| BRICKLAYER | $24.60 | $10.28 | $34.88 |
Heavy ND20260046 rev 2
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | $35.87 | $25.10 | $60.97 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $44.98 | $18.38 | $63.36 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROLLER) | $34.85 | $22.45 | $57.30 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $32.25 | $20.65 | $52.90 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $34.00 | $22.45 | $56.45 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: FORKLIFT | $34.85 | $22.45 | $57.30 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: CRANE | $35.25 | $22.45 | $57.70 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $35.00 | $22.45 | $57.45 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE | $34.85 | $22.45 | $57.30 |
| IRONWORKER, REINFORCING | $39.80 | $24.47 | $64.27 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $25.44 | $12.62 | $38.06 |
| OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER | $21.50 | $0.00 | $21.50 |
| LABORER: PIPELAYER | $22.74 | $0.21 | $22.95 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $23.05 | $0.00 | $23.05 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $23.74 | $0.00 | $23.74 |
Highway ND20260001 rev 5
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: CABLE SPLICER | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMAN | $31.32 | $14.69 | $46.01 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR | $47.00 | $22.21 | $69.21 |
| LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER: BARNES, BENSON, CAVALIER, DICKEY, EDDY, FOSTER, GRAND FORKS, GRIGGS, KIDDER, LA MOURE, LOGAN, MCINTOSH, NELSON, PEMBINA, RAMSEY, RANSOM, RICHLAND, SARGENT, STEELE, STUTSMAN, TOWNER, TRAILL, WALSH, AND WELLS COUNTIES | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICIAN: BARNES, BENSON, CAVALIER, DICKEY, EDDY, FOSTER, GRAND FORKS, GRIGGS, KIDDER, LA MOURE, LOGAN, MCINTOSH, NELSON, PEMBINA, RAMSEY, RANSOM, RICHLAND, SARGENT, STEELE, STUTSMAN, TOWNER, TRAILL, WALSH, AND WELLS COUNTIES | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 |
| CARPENTER | $39.45 | $9.75 | $49.20 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $39.45 | $9.75 | $49.20 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CASS COUNTY | $40.00 | $19.36 | $59.36 |
| LABORER: GROUP 1: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABORERS; SACK SHAKER (CEMENT AND MINERAL FILLER); PIPE HANDLER; DRILL RUNNER TENDER; SALAMANDER HEATER AND BLOWER TENDER; LIGHT TRUCK; PICKUP DRIVER; FLAGGERS AND PILOT CAR DRIVERS | $31.40 | $3.90 | $35.30 |
| LABORER: GROUP 2: SEMI SKILLED LABORER; BULK CEMENT HANDLER; CONDUIT LAYER, TELEPHONE OR ELECTRICAL; FORM SETTER (PAVEMENT); GAS ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC TOOL OPERATOR; CHIPPING HAMMER, GRINDERS AND PAVING BRAKERS (TAMPER-DRIT) CONCRETE VIBRATOR OPERATOR; CHAIN SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE SAW OPERATOR; CONCRETE CURING MAN (NOT WATER); BITUMINOUS WORKER (SHOVELER, DUMPER, RAKER AND FLOATED); KETTLEMAN (BITUMINOUS OR LEAD); CONCRETE BUCKET SIGNALMAN; POWER BUGGY OPERATOR; BRICK AND MASON TENDER; MULTIPLATE PIPELAYER; CULVERT PIPE LAYERS; CARPENTERS TENDERS | $31.65 | $3.90 | $35.55 |
| LABORER: GROUP 3: CAISSON WORKER; BOTTOM MAN (SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER WATER AND GAS LINERS); CONCRETE MIXER OPERATOR (ONE BAG CAPACITY); MORTAR MIXER | $31.80 | $3.90 | $35.70 |
| LABORER: GROUP 4: PIPE LAYERS (SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER AND GAS LINES); DRILL RUNNER (INCLUDES WAGON CHURN OR AIR TRACK) POWDERMAN, GUNITE AND SANDBLAST, NOZZLEMAN, REINFORCING STEEL SETTERS/TIERS, CONCRETE FINISHERS TENDER | $32.55 | $3.90 | $36.45 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: EUCLID OVER 20 YDS | $37.09 | $19.98 | $57.07 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE AXLE TRUCKS | $35.14 | $19.98 | $55.12 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TANDEM TRI AXLE SEMI, LOWBOY, AND OFF ROAD HEAVY DUTY END DUMPS 20 YDS & UNDER | $35.57 | $19.98 | $55.55 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: TANDEM TRI/AXLE TRUCK | $35.26 | $19.98 | $55.24 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 6 classifications · $58.85 to $62.30 total
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1: ALL CRANES 60 TONS AND OVER; CRANES DOING PILING, SHEETING, DRAGLINE/CLAM WORK; DERRICK (GUY & STIFF); GENTRY CRANE OPERATOR, HELICOPTER OPERATOR; MOLE OPERATOR OR TUNNEL MUCKING MACHINE; POWER SHOVEL 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TRAVELING TOWER CRANE | $38.25 | $24.05 | $62.30 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2: ALL CRANES 59 TONS AND UNDER; BACKHOE OPERATOR 3 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); CRETER CRANE; DREDGE OPERATOR 12� AND OVER; FINISH DOZER; FINISH MOTOR GRADER; FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR 8 CUBIC YARDS AND OVER (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); MASTER MECHANIC (WHEN SUPERVISING 5 OR MORE MECHANICS); MON-O-RAIL HOIST OPERATOR; POWER SHOVEL UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); TUGBOAT | $36.85 | $24.05 | $60.90 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3: ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR; AUTOMATED GRADE TRIMMER; BACKHOE OPERATOR 1 CUBIC YARD UP TO AND INCLUDING 2-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); BOOM TRUCK, HYDRAULIC (8 TONS & OVER); CABLEWAY OPERATOR; CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATOR (ELECTRONIC OR MANUAL); CONCRETE MIXER PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR; CONCRETE PAVER � BRIDGE DECKS; CONCRETE PUMP; CONCRETE SPREADER OPERATOR & BELT PLACER; CRUSHING PLANT OPERATOR; DOZER OPERATOR; DREDGE OPERATOR OR ENGINEER 11'' AND UNDER; DRILL RIGS, HEAVY DUTY ROTARY OR CHUM OR CABLE DRILL; FRONT END LOADER - 3-1/2 CUBIC YARDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); GRAVEL WASHING & SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR; LAZER-SCREED OPERATOR; LOCOMOTIVE, ALL TYPES; MECHANIC OR WELDER (HEAVY DUTY); MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR; PAVING BREAKER � NON-HYDRO HAMMER TYPE; PIPELINE WRAPPING, CLEANING & BENDING MACHINE OPERATOR; POWER ACTUATED AUGER AND HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE OPERATOR 6'' AND OVER; REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER; ROTO MILLING MACHINE (SURFACE PLANER) 43'' & OVER; SCRAPER OPERATOR; SLIP FORM CONCRETE PAVING OPERATOR; TANDEM PUSHED QUAD 9 OR SIMILAR; TRACTOR WITH BOOM ATTACHMENT; TRENCHING MACHINE- 100 HP. AND OVER | $36.60 | $24.05 | $60.65 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4: ARTICULATED/OFF ROAD HAULER; ASPHALT DUMP PERSON (CONTROLS THE SPREAD OF ASPHALT); ASPHALT PAVING SCREED OPERATOR; BACKHOE � UP TO AND INCLUDING 1/2 CUBIC YARD (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); BORING MACHINE LOCATOR; CONSOLE BOARD OPERATOR; CURB MACHINE OPERATOR; DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR (BITUMINOUS); FORKLIFT OPERATOR; FRONT END LOADER- 1-1/2 CUBIC YARDS UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); FUEL/LUBE TRUCK OPERATOR; GRADE PERSON (RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND DETERMINING GRADE THROUGH INSTRUMENTATION); GRAVEL SCREENING PLANT OPERATOR (NOT CRUSHING OR WASHING); GREASER; HYDRO VAC AND HYDRO EXCAVATOR SELF-PROPELLED; LONGITUDINAL FLOAT AND SPRAY OPERATOR; MICRO SURFACER MACHINE; MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR � HAUL ROADS; PAVING BREAKER � HYDRO HAMMER TYPE; PUGMILL OPERATOR; PUSH TRACTOR; ROLLER, STEEL & RUBBER ON HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING; ROTOMILL MACHINE (SURFACE PLANER), UP TO AND INCLUDING 42''; RUMBLE STRIP MACHINE; SAND AND CHIP SPREADER; SELF-PROPELLED SHEEPSFOOT PACKER WITH OR WITHOUT BLADE ATTACHMENT; SELF-PROPELLED TRAVELING SOIL STABILIZER; SHEEPSFOOT PACKER WITH DOZER ATTACHMENT � 100 HP AND OVER; SHOULDERING MACHINE; SLIP FORM, CURB & GUTTER OPERATOR; SLURRY SEAL MACHINE; TAMPING MACHINE OPERATOR; TIE TAMPER AND BALLAST MACHINE; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR � 46 HP UP TO AND INCLUDING 99 HP; TRUCK MECHANIC; WELL POINTS; TUB GRINDER | $36.45 | $24.05 | $60.50 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5: BOOM TRUCK- A- FRAME OR HYDRAULIC, 2 TONS UP TO AND INCLUDING 7 TONS; BROOM � SELF-PROPELLED; CONCRETE SAW (POWER OPERATED); CURE BRIDGE OPERATOR; FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR, LESS THAN 1-1/2 CUBIC YARDS (MACHINE STANDARD MFG. RATING); MOBILE CEMENT MIXER-NON-TRUCK; POWER ACTUATED AUGER & HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE OPERATOR UP TO AND INCLUDING 5�; ROLLER, ON OTHER THAN HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING; OILERS; SKID STEER OPERATOR WITH ATTACHMENTS; VIBRATING PACKER OPERATOR (PAD TYPE) SELF-PROPELLED; WATER SPRAYING EQUIPMENT � SELF-PROPELLED | $35.60 | $24.05 | $59.65 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6: BRAKEMAN OR SWITCHMAN; DREDGE OR TUGBOAT DECKHAND; DRILL TRUCK GRAVEL/TESTING OPERATOR; FORM TRENCH DIGGER (POWER); GUNITE OPERATOR GUNALL; PAINT MACHINE STRIPING OPERATOR; PICK-UP SWEEPER, 1 CUBIC YARD & OVER HOPPER CAPACITY; SCISSOR JACK � SELF-PROPELLED PLATFORM LIFT; STRAW MULCHER, BLOWER AND STRAW PRESS; STUMP CHIPPER OPERATOR; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR; TRACTOR PULLING COMPACTION OR AERATING EQUIPMENT AND NO TILL DRILLS; TRENCHING MACHINE OPERATOR � UP TO AND INCLUDING 45 HP | $34.80 | $24.05 | $58.85 |
Scoped to other counties 4 classifications in ND20260001 that name counties other than Wells
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER: ADAMS, BILLINGS, BOTTINEAU, BOWMAN, BURKE, DIVIDE, DUNN, EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCHENRY, MCKENZIE, MCLEAN, MERCER, MOUNTRIAL, OLIVER, PIERCE, RENVILLE, ROLLETTE, SHERIDAN, SOIUX, SLOPE, WARD, & WILLIAMS COUNTIES | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICIAN: ADAMS, BILLINGS, BOTTINEAU, BOWMAN, BURKE, DIVIDE, DUNN, EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCHENRY, MCKENZIE, MCLEAN, MERCER, MOUNTRIAL, OLIVER, PIERCE, RENVILLE, ROLLETTE, SHERIDAN, SOIUX, SLOPE, WARD, & WILLIAMS COUNTIES | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER: BURLIEGH, MORTON, STARK | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 |
| ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICIAN: BURLIEGH, MORTON, STARK | $55.35 | $24.55 | $79.90 |
Residential ND20260005 rev 1
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEET METAL (SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT ONLY)) | $14.72 | $3.34 | $18.06 |
| SHEET METAL (SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDING HVAC)) | $16.87 | $2.24 | $19.11 |
| ROOFER | $11.61 | $0.00 | $11.61 |
| PLUMBER (PLUMBERS (INCLUDING HVAC PIPING)) | $13.48 | $0.00 | $13.48 |
| PAINTER | $10.50 | $0.00 | $10.50 |
| LABORER | $7.33 | $0.00 | $7.33 |
| GLAZIER | $9.68 | $0.86 | $10.54 |
| CARPENTER (CARPENTERS (INCLUDING DRYWALL HANGING AND FORM WORK)) | $9.54 | $0.00 | $9.54 |
Scoped to other counties 3 classifications in ND20260005 that name counties other than Wells
| Classification | Rate | Fringe | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICIAN: ELECTRICIAN (ADAMS,BILLINGS,BOTTINEAU,BOWMAN,BURKE, DIVIDE,DUNN,EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, HETTINGER,MCHENRY,MCKENZIE,MCLEAN,MERCER,MOUNTRAIL, OLIVER, PIERCE,RENVILLE,ROLETTE,SHERIDAN,SIOUX,SLOPE,STARK. AND WILLIAMS COUNTIES) | $38.94 | $17.69 | $56.63 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER (ADAMS,BILLINGS,BOTTINEAU,BOWMAN,BURKE, DIVIDE,DUNN,EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, HETTINGER,MCHENRY,MCKENZIE,MCLEAN,MERCER,MOUNTRAIL, OLIVER, PIERCE,RENVILLE,ROLETTE,SHERIDAN,SIOUX,SLOPE,STARK. AND WILLIAMS COUNTIES) | $40.89 | $17.91 | $58.80 |
| ELECTRICIAN: CABLE SPLICER S,BENSON,CAVALIER,DICKEY,EDDY,FOSTER,GRIGGS,KIDDER, LA GAN,MCINTOSH,NELSON,PEMBINA,RAMSEY,RANSOM,RICHLAND, SARGENT,STEELE,STUTSMAN,TRAILL,WALSH.AND WELLS COUNTIES;) | $33.20 | $14.62 | $47.82 |
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