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Hatfield Township, PA

Public Works Laborer

Hatfield, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

TITLE Laborer SALARY RANGE Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications SUMMARY A Public ... of highway surfaces by cleaning pot holes, applying patching material, leveling and packing ...

Hatfield Township

Public Works Laborer

Hatfield, PA

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

TITLE Laborer SALARY RANGE Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications SUMMARY A Public ... of highway surfaces by cleaning pot holes, applying patching material, leveling and packing ...

Town of Greenfield

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Laborer - Highway Department

Greenfield Center, NY · On-site

$22/hr

Laborer - Highway Department The Town of Greenfield is accepting applications for an entry level ... Starting salary: $22/hour 40 Hours a week plus overtime as needed Primary duties may include but ...

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Shelby County, AL

Laborer I - Highway

Columbiana, AL · On-site

$30K - $46K/yr

Salary : $30,784.00 - $46,196.80 Annually Location : Columbiana, AL Job Type: Full Time Classified ... the Highway Department and involves manual labor of an unskilled nature including both heavy and ...

H&K Group

Highway Saw Cutting Laborer

Skippack, PA

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

The Highway Saw Cutting Laborer works on construction projects, by transferring from one task to ... Competitive salary commensurate with experience * 100% Company-paid Health Benefits * 401(k) ...

H&K Group

Highway Saw Cutting Laborer

Skippack, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

The Highway Saw Cutting Laborer works on construction projects, by transferring from one task to ... Competitive salary commensurate with experience * 100% Company-paid Health Benefits * 401(k) ...

H&K Group

Highway Saw Cutting Laborer

Skippack, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

The Highway Saw Cutting Laborer works on construction projects, by transferring from one task to ... Competitive salary commensurate with experience * 100% Company-paid Health Benefits * 401(k) ...

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How much do highway laborer salary jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for highway laborer salary in the United States is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Highway Laborer Salary vs Road Maintenance Worker Salary?

AspectHighway Laborer SalaryRoad Maintenance Worker Salary
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent, specialized training often provided
Work EnvironmentOutdoor construction sites, highways, roadsOutdoor and indoor road and infrastructure maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageState and local transportation departments, construction companiesMunicipalities, state agencies, private contractors

Both Highway Laborers and Road Maintenance Workers perform outdoor, manual tasks related to road construction and repair. While their roles overlap significantly, Highway Laborers often focus on construction site preparation and heavy labor, whereas Road Maintenance Workers typically handle ongoing repairs and upkeep. Salaries are similar, reflecting comparable skills and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Highway Laborer Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,541 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Highway Laborer-Operator I & II

Oconto County, WI

Oconto, WI • On-site

$25.37 - $27.16/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary: $25.37 - $27.16 Hourly
Location : 202 Van Dyke Street, Oconto Wi, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 070126
Department: Highway
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Oconto County is looking for both Highway I/Laborer and Highway II Operator positions. Starting wage is based on experience and CDL license status.
This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, scrapers, screed, paver, front-end loaders, track hoe, dozers, graders, compactors, crushing equipment, snowplows and other pieces of equipment. This position also includes patrolling of state and county highways and all duties associated with contractual agreements with State and Local governments.
Examples of Duties
Operates heavy duty equipment to include, but not limited to, track hoe, loader, grader, roller, scale, bulldozer, scraper, paver and crusher in a variety of duties, including snowplowing, grass mowing.
Observes, reports and repairs damaged or missing highway department signs from highways and roads within the county.
Patrol responsibilities include (but not limited to) items in the State Routine Maintenance Agreement and County Policy.
Cleans, maintains and secure all equipment as directed by policies and procedures.
Complete highway maintenance duties to include snow removal, mowing & brush removal operations, filling pot holes, repair and erect guard rails, repair bridges and maintain shoulders, haul & place asphalt and aggregates. .
Interact with residents and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and levels and quality of service and must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner.
Completes other highway maintenance duties as directed.
Typical Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of proper operation and routine maintenance of heavy duty equipment which could be gained in 2 to 3 years of practical work experience in a highway maintenance environment.
Know and observe State speed and weight limit regulations and highway laws.
Knowledge of geographic locations of highways, roads, and townships within Oconto County.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement plan, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, HRA, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, contact the Human Resources Department at 920-834-6810.

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