Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Paducah, KY
Average Hourly Pay
$22.66
29.2%Below national average
Range: $21.58 – $23.74
Average Annual Pay
$47,131
29.2%Below national average
Range: $44,886 – $49,375
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
$19.26/hr
Range: $18.34 – $20.18
Annual Rate
$40,061
Range: $38,153 – $41,969
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.66/hr
Range: $21.58 – $23.74
Annual Rate
$47,131
Range: $44,886 – $49,375
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.06/hr
Range: $24.82 – $27.30
Annual Rate
$54,201
Range: $51,619 – $56,781
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
