Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$24.77
22.6%Below national average
Range: $23.59 – $25.95
Average Annual Pay
$51,521
22.6%Below national average
Range: $49,067 – $53,974
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
$21.05/hr
Range: $20.05 – $22.06
Annual Rate
$43,793
Range: $41,707 – $45,878
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.77/hr
Range: $23.59 – $25.95
Annual Rate
$51,521
Range: $49,067 – $53,974
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.49/hr
Range: $27.13 – $29.84
Annual Rate
$59,249
Range: $56,427 – $62,070
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
