Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Portland-South Portland, ME
Average Hourly Pay
$25.85
19.2%Below national average
Range: $24.62 – $27.08
Average Annual Pay
$53,770
19.2%Below national average
Range: $51,210 – $56,331
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
$21.97/hr
Range: $20.93 – $23.02
Annual Rate
$45,705
Range: $43,529 – $47,881
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.85/hr
Range: $24.62 – $27.08
Annual Rate
$53,770
Range: $51,210 – $56,331
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.73/hr
Range: $28.31 – $31.14
Annual Rate
$61,835
Range: $58,891 – $64,781
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
