Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Knoxville, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$25.20
21.3%Below national average
Range: $24.00 – $26.40
Average Annual Pay
$52,416
21.3%Below national average
Range: $49,920 – $54,912
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
$21.42/hr
Range: $20.40 – $22.44
Annual Rate
$44,554
Range: $42,432 – $46,675
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.20/hr
Range: $24.00 – $26.40
Annual Rate
$52,416
Range: $49,920 – $54,912
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.98/hr
Range: $27.60 – $30.36
Annual Rate
$60,278
Range: $57,408 – $63,149
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
