Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Jackson, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$23.79
25.7%Below national average
Range: $22.66 – $24.93
Average Annual Pay
$49,489
25.7%Below national average
Range: $47,133 – $51,846
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
$20.22/hr
Range: $19.26 – $21.19
Annual Rate
$42,066
Range: $40,063 – $44,069
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.79/hr
Range: $22.66 – $24.93
Annual Rate
$49,489
Range: $47,133 – $51,846
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.36/hr
Range: $26.06 – $28.67
Annual Rate
$56,912
Range: $54,203 – $59,623
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
