Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Cedar Rapids, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$27.76
13.2%Below national average
Range: $26.44 – $29.08
Average Annual Pay
$57,745
13.2%Below national average
Range: $54,995 – $60,495
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
$23.60/hr
Range: $22.47 – $24.72
Annual Rate
$49,083
Range: $46,746 – $51,421
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.76/hr
Range: $26.44 – $29.08
Annual Rate
$57,745
Range: $54,995 – $60,495
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.92/hr
Range: $30.41 – $33.44
Annual Rate
$66,407
Range: $63,244 – $69,569
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
