Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Ames, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$29.22
8.7%Below national average
Range: $27.83 – $30.61
Average Annual Pay
$60,781
8.7%Below national average
Range: $57,886 – $63,675
How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$24.84/hr
Range: $23.66 – $26.02
Annual Rate
$51,664
Range: $49,203 – $54,124
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.22/hr
Range: $27.83 – $30.61
Annual Rate
$60,781
Range: $57,886 – $63,675
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.60/hr
Range: $32.00 – $35.20
Annual Rate
$69,898
Range: $66,569 – $73,226
Highway Maintenance Workers job description
Highway Maintenance Workers professionals ensure facilities, equipment, and systems function properly. They perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
Skills
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
