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Highway Laborer Salary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Highway Maintenance Operator

Chaska, MN · On-site

$26.57 - $39.85/hr

Salary: $26.57 - $39.85 Hourly Location : Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN Job Type: Full-Time ... and manual labor in the maintenance, reconstruction, building and repair of County highways ...

Laborer

Caney, KS · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

... Salary Grade Date Needed By Job Type Full-time Travel JOB TITLE: Laborer - Caney, Kansas Company ... at highway and heavy construction projects. May operate a variety of hand and power tools. May ...

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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 Saw Cutting Laborer - Harrisburg

The H&K Group

Skippack, PA

$17 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

New


Job description


H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.
Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)
Great Benefits offered!
Highway Saw Cutting Laborer - Harrisburg
US-PA-Skippack
Job ID: 2026-3092
Category: Contracting
Mattiola Services, LLC
Overview

Mattiola Services, LLC, a partner of H&K Group, Inc. is looking for an experienced and motivated Highway Saw Cutting Laborer! The Highway Saw Cutting Laborer works on construction projects, by transferring from one task to another where demands require worker with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and pays attention to details. This position is for jobs in the Mechanicsburg, PA area.

Why work for Mattiola Services, LLC?

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
  • Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
  • Report to Dispatch daily to receive work for each day
  • Load/unload equipment & tools needed for daily operations using provided checklist
  • Maintain in-depth understanding of the operation and safety requirements for all equipment used
  • Operate 35-65 horsepower walk-behind saws safely
  • Operate air compressors, jackhammers, sandblasters, and 2-cycle hand saws safely
  • Operate seal pot and properly install sealing material safely
  • Operate core drilling and/or dowel drilling machine safely
  • Understand diamond blade usage, bonds, and performances, and report usage each day
  • Clean up slurry as required
  • Maintain detailed paperwork for jobs and obtain signatures for work from customers as needed
  • Obtain written & signed confirmation of depth from customer prior to bridge saw cutting
  • Inspect trucks and equipment before working, clean and fuel trucks and equipment
  • Communicate with mechanic regarding all truck and equipment problems, repairs, etc.
  • Tag damaged equipment & place in proper repair area
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

  • One month of related experience as a highway saw cutter or relevant training
    • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
  • Able to understand and measure linear footage and record measurements
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
  • Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

 

 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

  • One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school in a related field
  • One year of experience as a highway saw cutter
  • Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
  • OSHA, MSHA, or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to:
    • Use hands to finger, handle, feel
    • Reach with hands and arms
    • Talk or hear
  • Frequently required to:
    • Stand, walk, climb, or balance
    • Stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl
    • Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds 
  • Specific vision abilities include:
    • Distance
    • Depth perception
    • Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

  • Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
  • Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
  • Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
  • Noise level is usually moderate

Mattiola provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!


Compensation details: 17-25 Hourly Wage


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