Occupation information for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle... District Of Columbia

description

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

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Currently Employed: Not Available

Projected Annual Job Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $23.39 - $37.18

Typical Annual Salary: $48,660 - $77,330

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • 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.
  • Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.
  • Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Conveyor roller
  • Desktop computers
  • Flatbed trailers
  • Screwdrivers

Technology:
  • Accounting software
  • Bar coding software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
  • Mobile location based services software