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Occupational Report for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic (53-1031) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

Employment Outlook for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.
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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Operations Supervisor - Mrf 7/14/10 Oregon City DOE
Logistics Coordinator- Move/Fis Coordinator 8/5/10 Portland
Snow Removal Manager 8/12/10 Bend DOE
Supervisor (Driver) 8/28/10 Albany
Job Openings from the Web for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 38 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Product Coordinator-Part Time 8/30/10 Portland Scholastic
Transportation Supervisor (Portland, OR) 8/29/10 Portland Apria Healthcare
Freight Operations Supervisor - Portland, OR 8/27/10 Portland CON-WAY FREIGHT
CDL Driver (Must have previous waste management experience) 8/27/10 Portland
Supervisor (Driver) 8/26/10 Portland ServiceMaster Family of Brands
Supervisor (Driver) 8/26/10 Portland ServiceMaster Family of Brands
Transportation Supervisor (Portland, OR) 8/26/10 Portland Apria Healthcare
Supervisor (Driver) 8/26/10 Albany ServiceMaster Family of Brands
Supervisor (Driver) 8/26/10 Portland ServiceMaster Family of Brands
Transportation Supervisor (Portland, OR) 8/26/10 Portland Apria Healthcare
Dispatcher 8/25/10 Portland Oregon Food Bank
Warehouse Supervisor 8/25/10 Portland Total Merchant Services
Transportation Supervisor (2nd Shift) 8/25/10 Portland Genesis Logistics
Associate I, Pharmacy Service & Delivery-Courier-Driver (30 hours/week, Monday-Friday 1am-7am) 8/23/10 Portland Cardinal Health
Associate I, Pharmacy Service & Delivery-Courier-Driver (32 hrs/week, Monday-Friday 3am-Noon) 8/23/10 Springfield Cardinal Health
Fleet Owners 8/22/10 Portland Roadrunner Transportation Services
Safety Coordinator 8/21/10 Prineville
Operations Supervisor 8/20/10 Oregon City Republic Services, Inc.
Operations Supervisor 8/20/10 Oregon City Republic Services, Inc.
Operations Supervisor - CDL Required 8/19/10 Woodburn Republic Services, Inc.
Operations Supervisor - CDL Required 8/19/10 Woodburn Republic Services, Inc.
LOCAL MOVING & STORAGE DRIVER 8/18/10 Tualatin Lile International Companies, Inc. - Seattle
Field Runner 8/18/10 Portland DePaul Industries
Operations Assistant - Intermodal Transportation 8/17/10 Portland Independent Dispatch, Inc
Fleet Owners 8/17/10 Roadrunner Transportation Services
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State of Oregon License Information for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $14.73 $18.92 $24.25 $31.27 $39.51 $26.09 $54,256
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 15.08 19.00 22.64 26.07 35.23 25.24 52,497
Multnomah / Washington 16.68 20.13 26.38 33.51 43.88 28.38 59,021
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 14.10 16.81 23.10 31.02 39.32 24.65 51,282
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 14.40 17.93 23.86 29.77 34.15 23.89 49,685
Lane 13.74 18.17 24.88 31.64 37.18 25.02 52,039
Douglas 17.02 21.41 26.59 32.41 37.09 26.73 55,603
Jackson / Josephine 14.44 18.22 22.51 28.96 35.04 23.55 48,986
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 10.97 12.66 16.88 24.97 32.49 19.70 40,979
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13.52 16.13 20.50 24.64 30.05 21.02 43,723
Klamath / Lake 10.07 12.01 17.01 25.34 30.19 18.64 38,776
Morrow / Umatilla 18.75 21.74 26.53 37.55 42.44 28.37 59,008
Baker / Union / Wallowa 17.09 20.84 23.17 25.96 32.66 23.57 49,027
Grant / Harney / Malheur 14.12 18.19 21.71 25.25 32.09 22.12 46,011
Clackamas 13.48 18.65 22.34 26.78 36.58 23.68 49,258
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Regional Employment Projections for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 3,049 3,292 243 8.0% 24 55 79
Multnomah / Washington 1,406 1,503 97 6.9% 10 25 35
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 289 308 19 6.6% 2 5 7
Lane 270 291 21 7.8% 2 5 7
Clackamas 238 255 17 7.1% 2 4 6
Jackson / Josephine 184 203 19 10.3% 2 3 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 161 175 14 8.7% 1 3 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 116 129 13 11.2% 1 2 3
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 71 74 3 4.2% 0 1 2
Coos / Curry 62 66 4 6.5% 0 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 54 61 7 13.0% 1 1 2
Douglas 52 54 2 3.8% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 45 48 3 6.7% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 41 42 1 2.4% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 39 42 3 7.7% 0 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 37 37 0 0.0% 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 Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 3,049
Total, All Industries Private 2,789
Mining Private 37
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying Private 35
Construction Private 75
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 52
Other Specialty Trade Contractors Private 42
Manufacturing Private 293
Food Manufacturing Private 100
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing Private 38
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing Private 24
Beverage Manufacturing Private 24
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 37
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Private 46
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing Private 35
Wholesale Trade Private 499
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 150
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 30
Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers Private 28
Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 42
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 332
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers Private 169
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers Private 39
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 62
Retail Trade Private 419
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 62
Building Material and Supplies Dealers Private 37
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores Private 25
Food and Beverage Stores Private 38
Grocery Stores Private 28
Gasoline Stations Private 154
General Merchandise Stores Private 30
Other General Merchandise Stores Private 30
Nonstore Retailers Private 76
Vending Machine Operators Private 26
Direct Selling Establishments Private 36
Transportation and Warehousing Private 894
Truck Transportation Private 360
General Freight Trucking Private 265
Specialized Freight Trucking Private 95
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Private 123
School and Employee Bus Transportation Private 59
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Private 29
Support Activities for Transportation Private 168
Support Activities for Water Transportation Private 74
Support Activities for Road Transportation Private 69
Couriers and Messengers Private 119
Couriers Private 110
Warehousing and Storage Private 78
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 85
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 141
Administrative and Support Services Private 50
Services to Buildings and Dwellings Private 39
Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 91
Waste Collection Private 59
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 220
Repair and Maintenance Private 164
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Private 162
Personal and Laundry Services Private 55
Other Personal Services Private 44
Total, All Industries Federal 95
Transportation and Warehousing Federal 59
Postal Service Federal 59
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 36
Total, All Industries Local 149
Transportation and Warehousing Local 74
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Local 72
Urban Transit Systems Local 70
Educational Services Local 49
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 49
Educational Requirements for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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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 Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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  • 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 Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic
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These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Umpqua Community College
Related Occupations
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Supervisors and Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehic 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%