Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Tuscaloosa, AL
Average Hourly Pay
$19.15
40.2%Below national average
Range: $18.24 – $20.06
Average Annual Pay
$39,836
40.2%Below national average
Range: $37,939 – $41,733
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
$16.28/hr
Range: $15.50 – $17.05
Annual Rate
$33,861
Range: $32,248 – $35,473
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.15/hr
Range: $18.24 – $20.06
Annual Rate
$39,836
Range: $37,939 – $41,733
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.02/hr
Range: $20.98 – $23.07
Annual Rate
$45,811
Range: $43,630 – $47,993
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
