Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Kingsport-Bristol, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$24.81
22.5%Below national average
Range: $23.63 – $25.99
Average Annual Pay
$51,608
22.5%Below national average
Range: $49,150 – $54,065
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
$21.09/hr
Range: $20.09 – $22.09
Annual Rate
$43,867
Range: $41,778 – $45,955
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.81/hr
Range: $23.63 – $25.99
Annual Rate
$51,608
Range: $49,150 – $54,065
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.53/hr
Range: $27.17 – $29.89
Annual Rate
$59,349
Range: $56,522 – $62,175
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
