Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Owensboro, KY
Average Hourly Pay
$19.44
39.2%Below national average
Range: $18.51 – $20.36
Average Annual Pay
$40,426
39.2%Below national average
Range: $38,501 – $42,351
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
$16.52/hr
Range: $15.73 – $17.31
Annual Rate
$34,362
Range: $32,726 – $35,998
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.44/hr
Range: $18.51 – $20.36
Annual Rate
$40,426
Range: $38,501 – $42,351
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.36/hr
Range: $21.29 – $23.41
Annual Rate
$46,490
Range: $44,276 – $48,704
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
