Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Colorado, CO
Average Hourly Pay
$27.06
15.4%Below national average
Range: $25.77 – $28.35
Average Annual Pay
$56,282
15.4%Below national average
Range: $53,602 – $58,962
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
$23.00/hr
Range: $21.90 – $24.10
Annual Rate
$47,840
Range: $45,562 – $50,118
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.06/hr
Range: $25.77 – $28.35
Annual Rate
$56,282
Range: $53,602 – $58,962
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.12/hr
Range: $29.64 – $32.60
Annual Rate
$64,724
Range: $61,642 – $67,806
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
