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Highway Laborer Salary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Highway Worker

Ladysmith, WI · On-site

$22.80/hr

Salary: $22.80 Hourly Location : Rusk County Highway Department, WI Job Type: Full-time Job Number ... Perform physical labor tasks such as hand shoveling material, placing and repairing culverts ...

... labor; and developing traffic control plans using MUTCD Up to two years of required experience may ... Apply via e-mail, with resume and salary requirements to: Shamli.asanare@stvinc.com. All inquiries ...

Highway Saw Cutting Laborer

Skippack, PA

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Highway Saw Cutting Laborer US-PA-Skippack Job ID: 2026-3027 Category: Contracting Mattiola ... Competitive salary commensurate with experience * 100% Company-paid Health Benefits * 401(k) ...

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... and labor; and developing traffic control plans using MUTCD . Up to two years of required ... Apply via e-mail, with resume and salary requirements to: Shamli.asanare@stvinc.com. All inquiries ...

Highway Saw Cutting Laborer US-PA-Skippack Job ID: 2026-3027 Category: Contracting Mattiola ... Competitive salary commensurate with experience * 100% Company-paid Health Benefits * 401(k) ...

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Highway Saw Cutting Laborer

Skippack, PA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Highway Saw Cutting Laborer US-PA-Skippack Job ID: 2026-3027 Category: Contracting Mattiola ... Competitive salary commensurate with experience * 100% Company-paid Health Benefits * 401(k) ...

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Highway Saw Cutting Laborer

Skippack, PA

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

Highway Saw Cutting Laborer US-PA-Skippack Job ID: 2026-3027 Category: Contracting Mattiola ... Competitive salary commensurate with experience * 100% Company-paid Health Benefits * 401(k) ...

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Laborer

MN · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Highway Heavy Construction Laborer * Job Type: Full-Time * Location: Project locations throughout the Upper Midwest * Salary Range: Union Scale (Hourly, Overtime Available) * Travel: Required as ...

Highway Mason

Chestnut Hill, MA · On-site

$28.86/hr

Highway Mason Brookline Dept of Public Works - Highway Salary: $28.86/hourly The Town of Brookline ... labor, including lifting heavy materials and working in adverse weather. Strong teamwork skills and ...

Highway Mason Brookline Dept of Public Works - Highway Salary: $28.86/hourly The Town of Brookline ... labor, including lifting heavy materials and working in adverse weather. Strong teamwork skills and ...

Highway Mason

Chestnut Hill, MA · On-site

$28.86/hr

Highway Mason Brookline Dept of Public Works - Highway Salary: $28.86/hourly The Town of Brookline ... labor, including lifting heavy materials and working in adverse weather. Strong teamwork skills and ...

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How much do highway laborer salary jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 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 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,541 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Highway Maintenance Craftsperson

Town of Brookline

Chestnut Hill, MA • On-site

$28.86/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Highway Maintenance Craftsperson
Department of Public Works – Highway Division

Salary: $28.86 hourly

The Brookline DPW is seeking a skilled and reliable Highway Maintenance Craftsperson to support the construction, repair, and upkeep of roadways, sidewalks, and related infrastructure. This position performs skilled and semi-skilled labor, operates heavy equipment, and responds to weather-related and emergency conditions to ensure safe and accessible public ways.

Responsibilities include:

  • Constructing, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing bituminous and cement concrete roadways, sidewalks, pathways, and driveways.

  • Providing technical guidance and training to lower-grade staff as needed.

  • Operating dump trucks, front-end loaders, street sweepers, packers, and other departmental vehicles; performing routine safety inspections.

  • Completing labor-intensive tasks such as removing debris, repairing potholes and sidewalks, filling sand barrels, and resetting curbstones.

  • Using jackhammers, concrete saws, and other hand, power, and pneumatic tools.

  • Transporting and servicing dumpsters for schools and Town buildings; collecting rubbish and yard waste while ensuring compliance with disposal rules.

  • Operating sanders, plows, and loaders during snow and ice emergencies to clear and treat roadways.

  • Reporting observed issues, such as downed limbs, water main breaks, or damaged catch basins, to the appropriate departments.

  • Performing other similar or related duties as required.

Qualifications:

High school diploma; two years of experience performing labor work and driving heavy equipment and trucks; experience working with concrete and construction projects, roadway projects or utility projects and performing snow and ice removal; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B and MA Hoisting Engineer’s License required.

Applicants should have knowledge of safe equipment operation, work zone safety practices, concrete materials and conditions, and general construction codes. The successful candidate will be able to operate heavy equipment safely, work cooperatively with others, read and interpret plans, recognize equipment or vehicle maintenance needs, and perform strenuous physical labor in all weather conditions.

Starting salary $28.86 hourly plus generous benefits and excellent working conditions. Open until filled.