Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$30.20
5.6%Below national average
Range: $28.76 – $31.64
Average Annual Pay
$62,812
5.6%Below national average
Range: $59,821 – $65,803
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
$25.67/hr
Range: $24.45 – $26.89
Annual Rate
$53,390
Range: $50,848 – $55,933
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.20/hr
Range: $28.76 – $31.64
Annual Rate
$62,812
Range: $59,821 – $65,803
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.73/hr
Range: $33.07 – $36.39
Annual Rate
$72,234
Range: $68,794 – $75,673
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
