First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of mechanics, installers, and repairmen. Customers may also be given suggestions on additional services. Team or company heads are not included.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

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

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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Top Skills

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