Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Merced, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$26.94
15.8%Below national average
Range: $25.66 – $28.23
Average Annual Pay
$56,041
15.8%Below national average
Range: $53,373 – $58,710
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
$22.90/hr
Range: $21.81 – $24.00
Annual Rate
$47,635
Range: $45,367 – $49,904
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.94/hr
Range: $25.66 – $28.23
Annual Rate
$56,041
Range: $53,373 – $58,710
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.98/hr
Range: $29.51 – $32.46
Annual Rate
$64,447
Range: $61,379 – $67,517
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
