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Occupational Description

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

Employment Outlook for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

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 Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

There are no openings for this occupation.

State of Oregon License Information for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$13.79	$17.61	$23.33	$30.39	$38.52	$24.92	$51,840
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	13.71	16.75	21.50	25.03	35.01	23.78	49,467
Multnomah / Washington	15.75	19.05	25.57	32.40	41.05	26.97	56,110
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	13.36	15.77	20.81	30.68	39.85	23.79	49,496
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	13.85	17.33	22.69	28.82	36.30	23.78	49,455
Lane	12.92	16.22	24.12	31.69	38.21	24.64	51,254
Douglas	14.20	18.45	24.14	30.69	38.86	25.27	52,564
Jackson / Josephine	11.63	15.91	20.39	27.84	33.81	21.79	45,321
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	10.66	11.70	16.13	25.99	32.20	19.10	39,726
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	12.71	15.59	20.62	25.95	30.34	20.91	43,499
Klamath / Lake	10.13	11.82	20.08	28.54	32.03	20.69	43,035
Morrow / Umatilla	16.55	19.52	23.42	28.06	33.63	23.83	49,578
Baker / Union / Wallowa	12.99	19.84	22.23	24.36	26.69	21.59	44,908
Grant / Harney / Malheur	14.78	17.14	19.78	23.28	28.38	20.71	43,082
Clackamas	13.18	17.16	22.56	26.64	32.84	22.92	47,683

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Regional Employment Projections for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2006	2016	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	3,069	3,393	324	10.6%	32	76	108
Multnomah / Washington	1,322	1,462	140	10.6%	14	33	47
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	267	295	28	10.5%	3	7	9
Clackamas	262	284	22	8.4%	2	6	9
Lane	259	280	21	8.1%	2	6	8
Jackson / Josephine	184	205	21	11.4%	2	5	7
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	137	156	19	13.9%	2	3	5
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	121	154	33	27.3%	3	3	7
Morrow / Umatilla	73	76	3	4.1%	0	2	2
Coos / Curry	64	66	2	3.1%	0	2	2
Douglas	62	64	2	3.2%	0	2	2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	58	67	9	15.5%	1	2	2
Klamath / Lake	44	43	-1	-2.3%	0	1	1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	40	46	6	15.0%	1	1	2
Baker / Union / Wallowa	36	37	1	2.8%	0	1	1
Grant / Harney / Malheur	36	39	3	8.3%	0	1	1

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 Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	3,069
Total, All Industries	Private	2,879
Mining	Private	38
Mining (except Oil and Gas)	Private	38
Construction	Private	82
Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	60
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	45
Manufacturing	Private	270
Food Manufacturing	Private	71
Wood Product Manufacturing	Private	49
Sawmills and Wood Preservation	Private	24
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	Private	46
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing	Private	40
Wholesale Trade	Private	507
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	155
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	Private	40
Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers	Private	33
Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	Private	35
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	Private	314
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers	Private	163
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers	Private	44
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	Private	59
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	Private	38
Retail Trade	Private	401
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	Private	59
Building Material and Supplies Dealers	Private	33
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores	Private	26
Food and Beverage Stores	Private	33
Gasoline Stations	Private	193
Nonstore Retailers	Private	60
Transportation and Warehousing	Private	1,104
Rail Transportation	Private	30
Truck Transportation	Private	385
General Freight Trucking	Private	288
Specialized Freight Trucking	Private	97
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	Private	131
School and Employee Bus Transportation	Private	64
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	Private	32
Support Activities for Transportation	Private	227
Support Activities for Water Transportation	Private	124
Support Activities for Road Transportation	Private	78
Couriers and Messengers	Private	194
Couriers	Private	184
Warehousing and Storage	Private	121
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	32
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	122
Administrative and Support Services	Private	55
Services to Buildings and Dwellings	Private	46
Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	67
Waste Collection	Private	47
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	219
Repair and Maintenance	Private	189
Automotive Repair and Maintenance	Private	187
Personal and Laundry Services	Private	29
Total, All Industries	Federal	94
Transportation and Warehousing	Federal	64
Postal Service	Federal	64
Federal Government (Non-Postal)	Federal	30
Total, All Industries	Local	80
Transportation and Warehousing	Local	27
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	Local	26
Urban Transit Systems	Local	25
Educational Services	Local	29
Elementary and Secondary Schools	Local	26

Educational Requirements for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

Adjust To Variables On Transportation Routes
Apply Active Listening Techniques
Apply Local And Regional Geographical Knowledge To Transportation
Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
Apply Passenger Rate Schedules
Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
Calculate Load Capacity
Conduct Employment Interviews
Conduct Staff Meeting
Coordinate Employee Continuing Education Programs
Coordinate Maintenance Work With Operating Personnel
Determine Storage Requirements For Goods
Develop Budgets
Develop Maintenance Schedules
Develop Shipping Rate Schedule
Develop Staffing Plan
Establish And Evaluate Employee Performance Standards
Estimate Angles And Dimensions For Loading And Unloading
Estimate Time Needed For Project
Evaluate Information From Employment Interviews
Expedite Freight Movement
Explain Traffic And Transportation Situations Concisely
Follow Established Traffic And Transportation Procedures
Follow Safety Procedures
Follow Written And Verbal Geographic Directions
Hire And Dismiss Employees
Inspect Material Moving Equipment Before And During Normal Operation For Wear Or Breakage
Investigate And Resolve Customer Problems
Maintain Safe Work Environment
Manage Personnel And Human Resources
Meet Deadlines
Operate A Motor Vehicle With A Capacity Of Under 26,000 Gvw
Operate Two-Way Radio
Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation 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 And Understand Operating Manuals
Read Travel Rate Schedule
Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
Route Freight Shipments
Schedule And Dispatch Trucks And Drivers For Pick Up And Delivery Of Freight
Secure Load Or Cargo With Bracing, Padding, Straps Or Tarps
Supervise Employees
Supervise Highway Transportation Activities
Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
Use Algebra
Use Weighing And Measuring Devices
Write And Compile Employee Training Materials

Schools and Training Providers for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

No programs of training are associated with this occupation.

Career Pathway Roadmaps for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators

These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Related Occupations

The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators 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
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	82%
Supervisors And Managers Of Transportation Helpers, Laborers, And Material Mover	58%
Supervisors And Managers Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers	38%
Supervisors And Managers Of Production And Operating Workers	33%
Supervisors And Managers Of Construction Trades And Extraction Workers	26%
Gaming Managers	26%
Social And Community Service Managers	23%
Supervisors And Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other	23%
Transportation, Storage, And Distribution Managers	23%
Supervisors And Managers Of Housekeeping And Janitorial Workers	21%

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