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Occupational Report for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators (53-1031) , Oregon Statewide
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.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Transportation And Material-Moving Machine And Vehicle Operators There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Distribution Supervisor 1/20/10 Eugene DOE
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
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
2006 2016 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
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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:

Umpqua Community College