Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Grand Junction, CO
Average Hourly Pay
$27.52
14.0%Below national average
Range: $26.21 – $28.83
Average Annual Pay
$57,243
14.0%Below national average
Range: $54,517 – $59,968
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
$23.39/hr
Range: $22.28 – $24.51
Annual Rate
$48,657
Range: $46,339 – $50,973
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.52/hr
Range: $26.21 – $28.83
Annual Rate
$57,243
Range: $54,517 – $59,968
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.65/hr
Range: $30.14 – $33.15
Annual Rate
$65,829
Range: $62,695 – $68,963
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
