Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Johnson City, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$26.90
15.9%Below national average
Range: $25.62 – $28.18
Average Annual Pay
$55,954
15.9%Below national average
Range: $53,290 – $58,619
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
$22.86/hr
Range: $21.78 – $23.95
Annual Rate
$47,561
Range: $45,297 – $49,826
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.90/hr
Range: $25.62 – $28.18
Annual Rate
$55,954
Range: $53,290 – $58,619
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.93/hr
Range: $29.46 – $32.41
Annual Rate
$64,347
Range: $61,283 – $67,412
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
