Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Rockford, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$27.62
13.7%Below national average
Range: $26.30 – $28.93
Average Annual Pay
$57,439
13.7%Below national average
Range: $54,704 – $60,174
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
$23.48/hr
Range: $22.36 – $24.59
Annual Rate
$48,823
Range: $46,498 – $51,148
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.62/hr
Range: $26.30 – $28.93
Annual Rate
$57,439
Range: $54,704 – $60,174
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.76/hr
Range: $30.24 – $33.27
Annual Rate
$66,055
Range: $62,910 – $69,200
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
