What they do
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
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Also called: |
Cargo Manager, DC Supervisor (Distribution Center Supervisor), Dock Supervisor, Driver Manager, Fleet Manager, Shipping Manager, Street Supervisor, Trainmaster, Transportation Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor
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Wages
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First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors* |
Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 20.52 |
$42,690 |
25% |
$ 23.04 |
$47,930 |
Median |
$ 27.54 |
$57,280 |
75% |
$ 32.13 |
$66,840 |
90% |
$ 37.97 |
$78,980 |
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Average |
$ 28.42 |
$59,120 |
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Industries of Employment
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
| 11% |
| 9% |
| 8% |
| 8% |
- Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods
| 8% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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- Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
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- Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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- Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Enforce safety rules and regulations.
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- Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.
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- Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
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- Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.
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- Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.
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Projected Employment
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First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
1,042 |
2030 employment |
1,120 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
0.7% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
122 |
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Education and Experience:
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors* |
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
Less than 5 years
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Somewhat Important
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Job Zone
Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 0% |
Bachelor's degree | | 25% |
Associate's degree | | 14% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 31% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 30% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
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- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Direct material handling or moving activities.
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- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
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- Resolve personnel problems.
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- Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
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