Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$27.36
14.5%Below national average
Range: $26.06 – $28.67
Average Annual Pay
$56,915
14.5%Below national average
Range: $54,205 – $59,625
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
$23.26/hr
Range: $22.15 – $24.37
Annual Rate
$48,378
Range: $46,074 – $50,681
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.36/hr
Range: $26.06 – $28.67
Annual Rate
$56,915
Range: $54,205 – $59,625
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.46/hr
Range: $29.97 – $32.97
Annual Rate
$65,452
Range: $62,336 – $68,569
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
