Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Cape Girardeau, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$25.64
19.9%Below national average
Range: $24.42 – $26.86
Average Annual Pay
$53,333
19.9%Below national average
Range: $50,794 – $55,873
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
$21.79/hr
Range: $20.76 – $22.83
Annual Rate
$45,333
Range: $43,175 – $47,492
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.64/hr
Range: $24.42 – $26.86
Annual Rate
$53,333
Range: $50,794 – $55,873
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.49/hr
Range: $28.08 – $30.89
Annual Rate
$61,333
Range: $58,413 – $64,254
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
