Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR
Average Hourly Pay
$32.50
1.6%Above national average
Range: $30.95 – $34.05
Average Annual Pay
$67,595
1.6%Above national average
Range: $64,376 – $70,814
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
$27.63/hr
Range: $26.31 – $28.94
Annual Rate
$57,456
Range: $54,720 – $60,192
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.50/hr
Range: $30.95 – $34.05
Annual Rate
$67,595
Range: $64,376 – $70,814
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$37.38/hr
Range: $35.59 – $39.16
Annual Rate
$77,734
Range: $74,032 – $81,436
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
