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Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
01
Enforce safety rules and regulations.
02
Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.
03
Review orders, production schedules, blueprints, or shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.
04
Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.
05
Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.
06
Monitor field work to ensure proper performance and use of materials.
07
Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.
08
Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.
09
Maintain or verify records of time, materials, expenditures, or crew activities.
10
Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.
11
Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Management of Personnel Resources
SKILL
Time Management
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
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