Occupation Profile for Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

Core — Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, and other personnel to exchange information and to resolve problems.
Core — Enforce safety rules and regulations.
Core — Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
Core — Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations, or production goals.
Core — Monitor field work to ensure that it is being performed properly and that materials are being used as they should be.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.