Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Wheeling, WV
Average Hourly Pay
$21.58
32.6%Below national average
Range: $20.55 – $22.61
Average Annual Pay
$44,881
32.6%Below national average
Range: $42,744 – $47,018
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
$18.34/hr
Range: $17.47 – $19.22
Annual Rate
$38,149
Range: $36,332 – $39,965
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.58/hr
Range: $20.55 – $22.61
Annual Rate
$44,881
Range: $42,744 – $47,018
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$24.82/hr
Range: $23.63 – $26.00
Annual Rate
$51,613
Range: $49,156 – $54,071
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
