Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Burlington, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$22.24
30.5%Below national average
Range: $21.18 – $23.30
Average Annual Pay
$46,257
30.5%Below national average
Range: $44,054 – $48,460
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
$18.90/hr
Range: $18.00 – $19.80
Annual Rate
$39,318
Range: $37,446 – $41,191
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.24/hr
Range: $21.18 – $23.30
Annual Rate
$46,257
Range: $44,054 – $48,460
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.58/hr
Range: $24.36 – $26.79
Annual Rate
$53,196
Range: $50,662 – $55,729
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
