Career Profile
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers
Transportation & Material-Moving Worker Supervisors directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
General Information
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
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First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 276 openings per year are projected for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers.
Employment Change
Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $24.51/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.81, while experienced workers are paid $31.53. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,700 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,942.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers are Grocery and Convenience Retailers, Warehousing and Storage, and Other Personal Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers include Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, and Mathematics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers is HS diploma or less. 40% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.