Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Omaha, NE
Average Hourly Pay
$26.13
18.3%Below national average
Range: $24.89 – $27.38
Average Annual Pay
$54,360
18.3%Below national average
Range: $51,771 – $56,948
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
$22.21/hr
Range: $21.16 – $23.27
Annual Rate
$46,206
Range: $44,005 – $48,406
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.13/hr
Range: $24.89 – $27.38
Annual Rate
$54,360
Range: $51,771 – $56,948
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.05/hr
Range: $28.62 – $31.49
Annual Rate
$62,514
Range: $59,537 – $65,490
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
