Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Fort Wayne, IN
Average Hourly Pay
$27.02
15.6%Below national average
Range: $25.73 – $28.30
Average Annual Pay
$56,194
15.6%Below national average
Range: $53,518 – $58,870
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
$22.97/hr
Range: $21.87 – $24.05
Annual Rate
$47,765
Range: $45,490 – $50,040
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.02/hr
Range: $25.73 – $28.30
Annual Rate
$56,194
Range: $53,518 – $58,870
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.07/hr
Range: $29.59 – $32.55
Annual Rate
$64,623
Range: $61,546 – $67,701
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
