Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Asheville, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$23.63
26.2%Below national average
Range: $22.50 – $24.75
Average Annual Pay
$49,140
26.2%Below national average
Range: $46,800 – $51,480
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
$20.09/hr
Range: $19.13 – $21.04
Annual Rate
$41,769
Range: $39,780 – $43,758
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.63/hr
Range: $22.50 – $24.75
Annual Rate
$49,140
Range: $46,800 – $51,480
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.17/hr
Range: $25.87 – $28.46
Annual Rate
$56,511
Range: $53,820 – $59,202
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
