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First-line Supervisor of Transportation and Material-moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

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

Annual openings

1,417

BLS median wage

n/a

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

10-year growth

+14%

Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

Credential requirement

No specific credential listed yet

Work experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. Work experience running Lodging organizations is highly valued.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

A typical day

  1. Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.
  2. Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.
  3. Maintain or verify records of time, materials, expenditures, or crew activities.
  4. Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, or customer services.
  5. Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, or work-related accidents.
  6. Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.