Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Average Hourly Pay
$20.53
35.8%Below national average
Range: $19.55 – $21.51
Average Annual Pay
$42,697
35.8%Below national average
Range: $40,664 – $44,730
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
$17.45/hr
Range: $16.62 – $18.28
Annual Rate
$36,292
Range: $34,564 – $38,021
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.53/hr
Range: $19.55 – $21.51
Annual Rate
$42,697
Range: $40,664 – $44,730
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.61/hr
Range: $22.48 – $24.74
Annual Rate
$49,102
Range: $46,764 – $51,439
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
