Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in St. Joseph, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$24.12
24.6%Below national average
Range: $22.97 – $25.27
Average Annual Pay
$50,166
24.6%Below national average
Range: $47,778 – $52,555
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
$20.50/hr
Range: $19.52 – $21.48
Annual Rate
$42,641
Range: $40,611 – $44,672
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.12/hr
Range: $22.97 – $25.27
Annual Rate
$50,166
Range: $47,778 – $52,555
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.74/hr
Range: $26.42 – $29.06
Annual Rate
$57,691
Range: $54,945 – $60,438
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
