Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

Interests

Enterprising
Realistic
Conventional

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Work Values

Support
Independence
Relationships

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Work Styles

Cooperation
Integrity
Leadership
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail

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Tasks

Enforce safety rules and regulations.
Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.
Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.
Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.

Work Activities

Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Detailed Work Activities

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Technology Skills

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Presentation software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
Mobile location based services software
Spreadsheet software

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Deductive Reasoning

Skills

Active Listening
Coordination
Management of Personnel Resources
Time Management
Speaking

Knowledge

Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
English Language
Production and Processing

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators:

Certificate name

Certified Automotive Fleet Manager

Certifying Organization

National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc.

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Heavy Equipment Operator

Certifying Organization

International Union of Operating Engineers

Type

Core

Certificate name

Tower Crane

Certifying Organization

International Union of Operating Engineers

Type

Core

Certificate name

Telescopic Boom Crane

Certifying Organization

International Union of Operating Engineers

Type

Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Supervisor of Maintenance/Equipment

Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

Type

Advanced

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Certified Automotive Fleet Manager	National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc.	Advanced
Heavy Equipment Operator	International Union of Operating Engineers	Core
Tower Crane	International Union of Operating Engineers	Core
Telescopic Boom Crane	International Union of Operating Engineers	Specialty
Certified Supervisor of Maintenance/Equipment	North American Transportation Management Institute	Advanced

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	N/A
Median (50%)	N/A
High (90%)	N/A

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	N/A
Mid Level	N/A
Senior Level	N/A
Expert Level	N/A

Employability

There are currently 594,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 625,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 5%

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Median Annual Income

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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High school diploma or equivalent

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Median Annual Income

$74,255

Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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High school diploma or equivalent

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Projected Job Growth

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Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

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Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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