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

Manage and direct the day-to-day operations of personnel operating and assisting with material transport vehicles and equipment.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT FIRST-LINE SUPERVISOR OF MATERIAL-MOVING MACHINE AND VEHICLE OPERATORS CAREERS

Supervisors provide excellent coordination to teams of employees that move masses of soil, sand, equipment, and merchandise. Workers who pack moving boxes and transport freight and stock by hand, as well as workers who operate trucks and tractors, cranes, forklifts, and other vehicles, are directly supervised by material moving supervisors. These supervisors receive work orders and instructions from clients and managers, then divide projects into tasks and allocate them to teams of workers. Supervisors are in charge of staff hiring and training, as well as keeping their employees safe and productive. Work sites can be dangerous, thus it is critical to supervise the proper usage of safety procedures and equipment. Supervising project personnel necessitates record-keeping, the capacity to track both the minute details and the big picture, and interpersonal skills. The majority of these managers work 40 hours or more per week. Typically, a high school graduation or equivalent is necessary, as well as prior experience.

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Characteristics

Critical decision making
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Leadership

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Getting Information Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Scheduling Work and Activities Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
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Computers and Electronics Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Personnel and Human Resources Know More
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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Coordination Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Management of Personnel Resources Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
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