Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Average Hourly Pay
$20.72
35.3%Below national average
Range: $19.73 – $21.70
Average Annual Pay
$43,090
35.3%Below national average
Range: $41,038 – $45,142
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
$17.61/hr
Range: $16.77 – $18.45
Annual Rate
$36,627
Range: $34,882 – $38,371
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.72/hr
Range: $19.73 – $21.70
Annual Rate
$43,090
Range: $41,038 – $45,142
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.83/hr
Range: $22.69 – $24.95
Annual Rate
$49,553
Range: $47,194 – $51,913
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
