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Occupational Report for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers (49-1011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. Exclude team or work leaders.

Employment Outlook for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.
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Current Job Openings for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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There are 5 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 5 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Tire Lube Express Support Manager 2/1/10 Bend $9.05/hr DOE
Service Manager 1/26/10 Salem DOE
Wind Plant Supervisor 1/21/10 Wasco Neg.
Truck Shop Manager 12/15/09 Tillamook
Facilities Service Manager 10/29/09 Milwaukie DOE
State of Oregon License Information for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $18.37 $22.56 $28.51 $35.50 $41.16 $29.19 $60,713
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 20.51 26.40 30.74 37.61 44.51 31.46 65,437
Multnomah / Washington 19.67 23.89 30.12 36.77 41.87 30.40 63,241
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 17.57 20.37 24.22 33.05 40.34 27.06 56,275
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 19.92 23.18 27.86 32.52 39.63 28.65 59,594
Lane 18.99 22.44 26.67 34.35 39.81 28.19 58,624
Douglas 17.73 19.67 24.46 30.62 38.13 26.31 54,738
Jackson / Josephine 17.12 20.07 24.06 29.27 35.30 25.14 52,297
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 18.04 20.22 27.69 35.40 39.55 27.98 58,192
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 20.01 23.12 27.60 32.93 38.41 28.01 58,244
Klamath / Lake 19.96 25.52 31.59 36.84 40.74 30.63 63,698
Morrow / Umatilla 16.01 25.61 29.74 34.79 41.27 29.55 61,452
Baker / Union / Wallowa 18.16 20.48 27.77 33.30 40.00 28.08 58,401
Grant / Harney / Malheur 21.31 25.07 28.50 31.47 35.61 28.13 58,511
Clackamas 18.66 23.18 30.70 38.01 45.58 30.88 64,228
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Regional Employment Projections for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 4,868 5,422 554 11.4% 55 129 184
Multnomah / Washington 1,902 2,093 191 10.0% 19 50 69
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 523 573 50 9.6% 5 14 19
Lane 430 485 55 12.8% 6 12 17
Clackamas 372 421 49 13.2% 5 10 15
Jackson / Josephine 327 371 44 13.5% 4 9 13
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 287 309 22 7.7% 2 8 10
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 232 294 62 26.7% 6 7 13
Morrow / Umatilla 142 141 -1 -0.7% 0 4 4
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 131 128 -3 -2.3% 0 3 3
Klamath / Lake 108 110 2 1.9% 0 3 3
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 97 102 5 5.2% 1 3 3
Douglas 87 99 12 13.8% 1 2 4
Coos / Curry 81 94 13 16.0% 1 2 4
Baker / Union / Wallowa 65 68 3 4.6% 0 2 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 54 58 4 7.4% 0 1 2

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 4,868
Total, All Industries Private 4,194
Utilities Private 118
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Private 105
Construction Private 413
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Private 102
Utility System Construction Private 74
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 298
Building Equipment Contractors Private 266
Manufacturing Private 546
Food Manufacturing Private 122
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing Private 49
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 87
Paper Manufacturing Private 67
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills Private 51
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 62
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 42
Wholesale Trade Private 367
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 322
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 61
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 43
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 178
Retail Trade Private 906
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 618
Automobile Dealers Private 414
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers Private 80
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores Private 124
Electronics and Appliance Stores Private 120
Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 47
Transportation and Warehousing Private 270
Air Transportation Private 43
Rail Transportation Private 92
Truck Transportation Private 73
General Freight Trucking Private 41
Information Private 208
Telecommunications Private 187
Wired Telecommunications Carriers Private 67
Cable and Other Program Distribution Private 81
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 174
Real Estate Private 121
Lessors of Real Estate Private 69
Activities Related to Real Estate Private 49
Rental and Leasing Services Private 53
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 63
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 92
Administrative and Support Services Private 64
Educational Services Private 51
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 38
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 79
Hospitals Private 40
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 42
Accommodation and Food Services Private 51
Accommodation Private 50
Traveler Accommodation Private 46
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 768
Repair and Maintenance Private 733
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Private 624
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Private 44
Total, All Industries Federal 146
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 116
Total, All Industries State 64
Total, All Industries Local 444
Utilities Local 40
Transportation and Warehousing Local 68
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Local 66
Urban Transit Systems Local 66
Educational Services Local 57
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 39
Public Administration Local 243
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 237
Educational Requirements for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
  • Apply Properties Of Metals To Repair Activities
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Complete Safety Reports
  • Conduct Employment Interviews
  • Conduct Staff Meeting
  • Coordinate Employee Continuing Education Programs
  • Develop And Maintain Administrative Services Policies And Procedures
  • Develop Budgets
  • Develop Maintenance Schedules
  • Develop Staffing Plan
  • Direct Activities Of Mechanics
  • Establish And Evaluate Employee Performance Standards
  • Estimate Time Needed For Project
  • Hire And Dismiss Employees
  • Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
  • Maintain Safe Work Environment
  • Manage Mechanical Repair Shop
  • Manage Personnel And Human Resources
  • Meet Deadlines
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Practice Effective Time Management Techniques
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Provide Orientation To New Employees
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Write Vehicle Damage Repair Estimates
Schools and Training Providers for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
 Oregon Institute of Technology - Portland
7726 SE Harmony Rd
Portland, OR 97222
Phone: (503) 821-1250
Programs of Training:
 Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers
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These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Clackamas Community College
Rogue Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Umpqua Community College
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Supervisors And Managers Of Transportation Helpers, Laborers, And Material Mover 49%
Supervisors And Managers Of Production And Operating Workers 41%
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 40%
Supervisors And Managers Of Construction Trades And Extraction Workers 39%
Supervisors And Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehic 38%
Gaming Managers 29%
Social And Community Service Managers 28%
Transportation, Storage, And Distribution Managers 27%
Managers, All Other 23%
Supervisors And Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 23%