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First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

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

Pay & job outlook

We don't have national pay or outlook data for this role yet.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
CoordinationActive ListeningManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoring
Top knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingPersonnel and Human ResourcesPublic Safety and SecurityComputers and Electronics
Core 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.

Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.

Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.

Review orders, production schedules, blueprints, or shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.

Frequently asked questions

What education is typically required for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators?

Typical entry-level education: Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed.