Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$27.28
14.7%Below national average
Range: $25.98 – $28.58
Average Annual Pay
$56,740
14.7%Below national average
Range: $54,038 – $59,442
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
$23.19/hr
Range: $22.08 – $24.29
Annual Rate
$48,229
Range: $45,932 – $50,526
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.28/hr
Range: $25.98 – $28.58
Annual Rate
$56,740
Range: $54,038 – $59,442
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.37/hr
Range: $29.88 – $32.87
Annual Rate
$65,251
Range: $62,144 – $68,358
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
