Engineering, Industry, and Manufacturing Technology

Highway Maintenance Workers

Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement and repairing guard rails, highway markers, and snow fences. May also mow or clear brush from along road, or plow snow from roadway.

Occupation Details

County Information

Wage

$25/hour Average
$51,070/year Median

Wage Range

$36,810/year Entry
$60,780/year Experienced

Growth Opportunity

94 Annual Openings
3% change total jobs from 2020-2030

Education Typically Needed

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Typically Needed

None

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