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How much do highway cleanup jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for highway cleanup in Decatur, GA is $77,392.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $119,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a highway cleanup?

A Highway Cleanup job involves removing litter, debris, and other waste from roadsides, medians, and highways to maintain cleanliness and safety. Workers may use tools such as grabbers, rakes, and trash bags to collect garbage, and sometimes operate vehicles for transportation. This job is essential for environmental preservation, road safety, and improving the appearance of public spaces. It may be performed by government agencies, private contractors, or volunteer groups. Some positions also include tasks like clearing vegetation or reporting hazardous materials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in highway cleanup?

To thrive in highway cleanup, you need physical stamina, attention to safety protocols, and a basic understanding of waste management procedures, typically with at least a high school diploma. Operating hand tools, litter pickers, and occasionally small machinery like leaf blowers or trucks may require on-the-job safety training or certifications such as OSHA. Reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude are standout soft skills in this position. These qualities help ensure efficient, safe, and collaborative cleanup operations in challenging outdoor environments.

What are the typical working conditions for highway cleanup?

Highway cleanup team members generally work outdoors in various weather conditions and must be prepared for physical tasks like walking long distances, lifting debris, and working near moving traffic. Teams often start early in the morning to minimize traffic disruptions and maximize safety, and protective gear like safety vests, gloves, and boots is usually provided. While the job can be physically demanding, most teams work together closely, building camaraderie as they complete their routes. Supervisors are present to ensure safety and provide guidance, and there are often opportunities to gain experience that can lead to advancement in maintenance or environmental services careers.

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Infographic showing various Highway Cleanup job openings in Decatur, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,392 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

Site Enhancement Associates

Roy Jorgensen Associates

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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For over 60 years, Jorgensen has provided a diverse range of facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance, and management services.

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Title: Site Enhancement Associates ID: 5305 - INV Division: FSD Region: Georgia Location: Alpharetta, GA
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Site Enhancement Associates


Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Jorgensen) is a world leader in maintenance management. For over 65 years Jorgensen has provided a diverse range of facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance, and management services. Our professionals are in the forefront as facility managers, maintenance engineers, trainers, assets managers and solution providers. Our firm is focused on the operations and maintenance of transportation and public works infrastructure assets. Our maintenance operations are comprised of professional engineers, certified quality control inspectors, and experienced maintenance technicians with proficiency developing and executing highway infrastructure maintenance contracts throughout the United States. Our system approach to maintenance management is unparalleled in our industry. We know how to identify and implement innovative solutions for our client's toughest challenges.

Position Summary: The Site Enhancement Associate is responsible for supporting daily facility housekeeping and cleanliness standards across assigned areas. This role ensures that restrooms, cafeteria spaces, break rooms, loading docks, and other facility areas remain clean, orderly, and properly supplied. The position also supports recycling efforts, room setups, workstation cleanup, and other facility-related tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager. The position will be in Alpharetta, GA.

This role requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, technical competence, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a visible and productive presence within the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility environment.
  • Keep restrooms, break rooms, cafeteria areas, loading docks, and other assigned spaces clean and orderly.
  • Restock essential supplies, including toilet paper, napkins, and break room items.
  • Empty trash receptacles throughout the day as needed and service smoker's butt cans.
  • Assist with window cleaning, workstation cleanup, room setups, and break room cleaning.
  • Support recycling efforts for paper and cardboard.
  • Assist the Facilities Manager with daily tasks and special projects as needed.
  • Maintain a strong customer service-focused approach and build positive relationships with client contacts and site liaisons.
  • Ensure services are completed consistently, thoroughly, and on schedule.
  • Participate proactively in facility activities, including emergency response and ERT-related responsibilities.
  • Maintain regular communication with client site management to address service levels, concerns, and operational issues.
  • Complete assigned inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and service requests accurately and on time in the CMMS.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant business or facility services experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated technical competence and practical computer skills.
  • Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs preferred.
  • Strong customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
  • Ability to understand daily workload priorities and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, and follow-through.

Work Environment:
This position is based in a facility setting and requires regular movement throughout the site. The role involves hands-on housekeeping and support duties and may require responding to changing priorities throughout the day.


Schedule:
Full time; Day shift, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.
Salary:
Based on experience, plus benefits.
Total Compensation Package to include: Compensation Package includes competitive base pay, annual profitability-based bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health, Vision, & Dental insurance for you and your family, 401(k) Retirement Plan, 2 weeks of Vacation time, accruing Sick time, paid Holidays, Free Life Insurance, Free Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness coverage, Free Employee Assistance Plans, Nationwide Pet Insurance Discount, and more!
Company will conduct Background check, MVR and Controlled Substance testing prior to hire.
Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V
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