Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Fort Smith, AR
Average Hourly Pay
$15.53
51.5%Below national average
Range: $14.79 – $16.27
Average Annual Pay
$32,301
51.5%Below national average
Range: $30,763 – $33,840
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
$13.20/hr
Range: $12.57 – $13.83
Annual Rate
$27,456
Range: $26,149 – $28,764
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$15.53/hr
Range: $14.79 – $16.27
Annual Rate
$32,301
Range: $30,763 – $33,840
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$17.86/hr
Range: $17.01 – $18.71
Annual Rate
$37,146
Range: $35,377 – $38,916
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
