Highway Maintenance Workers

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  • Traffic Control Supervisor II - RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. - Columbus,OH

    Title: Traffic Control Supervisor II Classification: Non-Exempt About the Organization RoadSafe Traffic Systems is the largest national provider of traffic safety products and services in the United States. RoadSafe...

  • Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1 - OHIO JOBS - Columbus,OH

    Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 1 Under the direction & guidance of higher-level Highway Patrol Electronic Technician, clean, install, repair, and maintain basic electronic & communication equipment: Install all RF...

  • Work From Home | Cruise Reservations Specialist | Fully Remote - LinTech Global - Columbus,OH

    Business Analyst/Project Manager - PART -TIME Location: 100% Remote Responsibilities: Provides light-touch administrative coordination and reporting support to...

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What Highway maintenance workers Do

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. Excludes Tree Trimmers and Pruners.


Highway maintenance worker Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 153,800
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $45,880

Job Outlook for Highway maintenance workers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 9,300
  • Growth rate: 6 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Highway maintenance worker

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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