First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

O*NET 53-1043.00 · SOC 53-1043

Projected Growth
+3%
2025–2035
Median Salary
$63k
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Annual Openings
55k
positions/year
Education Level
Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)

Education & How to Get In

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Job Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)

Most First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators positions require an associate degree or vocational training. Many community colleges and technical schools offer relevant programs that can be completed in 1–2 years, often with hands-on clinical or lab experience built in.

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Work Environment

Primary Setting

Leadership — offices, client meetings, or hybrid

Work Style

Collaborative — frequent interaction with teams, clients, or patients

Personality Fit (RIASEC)

Enterprising (Persuaders)5.2
Conventional (Organizers)4.8
Realistic (Doers)4.8
Social (Helpers)2.6
Investigative (Thinkers)1.8
Artistic (Creators)1.0

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