Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Rocky Mount, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$22.79
28.8%Below national average
Range: $21.70 – $23.87
Average Annual Pay
$47,393
28.8%Below national average
Range: $45,136 – $49,650
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
$19.37/hr
Range: $18.45 – $20.29
Annual Rate
$40,284
Range: $38,366 – $42,203
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.79/hr
Range: $21.70 – $23.87
Annual Rate
$47,393
Range: $45,136 – $49,650
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.21/hr
Range: $24.95 – $27.45
Annual Rate
$54,502
Range: $51,906 – $57,097
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
