Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Killeen-Temple, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$18.89
41.0%Below national average
Range: $17.99 – $19.79
Average Annual Pay
$39,290
41.0%Below national average
Range: $37,419 – $41,161
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
$16.06/hr
Range: $15.29 – $16.82
Annual Rate
$33,397
Range: $31,806 – $34,987
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$18.89/hr
Range: $17.99 – $19.79
Annual Rate
$39,290
Range: $37,419 – $41,161
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$21.72/hr
Range: $20.69 – $22.76
Annual Rate
$45,184
Range: $43,032 – $47,335
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
