[Core] [52% incumbents] Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.
  DWAs: Plan work operations.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Explain and demonstrate work tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Maintain or verify records of time, materials, expenditures, or crew activities.
  DWAs: Verify information or specifications. | Record operational or production data.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, or customer services.
  DWAs: Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, or work-related accidents.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data. | Prepare accident or incident reports.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
  DWAs: Resolve personnel problems.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.
  DWAs: Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.
  DWAs: Test materials, solutions, or samples. | Inspect motor vehicles. | Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, or service standards.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Monitor field work to ensure proper performance and use of materials.
  DWAs: Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.

[Core] [51% incumbents] Recommend or implement personnel actions, such as employee selection, evaluation, rewards, or disciplinary actions.
  DWAs: Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Perform or schedule repairs or preventive maintenance of vehicles or other equipment.
  DWAs: Arrange maintenance activities. | Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Enforce safety rules and regulations.
  DWAs: Direct material handling or moving activities.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Review orders, production schedules, blueprints, or shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.
  DWAs: Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Drive vehicles or operate machines or equipment to complete work assignments or to assist workers.
  DWAs: Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

[Core] [50% incumbents] Requisition needed personnel, supplies, equipment, parts, or repair services.
  DWAs: Acquire supplies or equipment.

[Core] [49% incumbents] Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.
  DWAs: Direct emergency management activities.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Compute or estimate cash, payroll, transportation, personnel, or storage requirements.
  DWAs: Determine resource needs.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Examine, measure, or weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.
  DWAs: Measure product or material dimensions. | Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications.

[None] Assist workers in tasks, such as loading vehicles.
  DWAs: Load shipments, belongings, or materials.

[None] Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as pumping, moving, storing, or loading or unloading of materials.
  DWAs: Direct passenger or freight transport activities. | Direct material handling or moving activities.

[None] Plan and establish schedules.
  DWAs: Schedule product or material transportation.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Administration and Management (imp:4.28 lvl:5.22) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.16 lvl:5.56) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:4.12 lvl:4.74) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:4.05 lvl:5.33) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  English Language (imp:4.05 lvl:4.10) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.93 lvl:4.65) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.90 lvl:4.51) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.84 lvl:4.69) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Transportation (imp:3.76 lvl:4.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Administrative (imp:3.72 lvl:4.75) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Psychology (imp:3.59 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.52 lvl:4.76) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Law and Government (imp:3.34 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.26 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Geography (imp:2.99 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Chemistry (imp:2.69 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Foreign Language (imp:2.67 lvl:2.97) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Mechanical (imp:2.56 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.54 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.53 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.52 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.51 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Physics (imp:2.32 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:2.19 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.16 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.10 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Building and Construction (imp:2.09 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Design (imp:2.07 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:2.06 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.04 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.63 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.51) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.72 lvl:5.21) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.44 lvl:5.03) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.43 lvl:3.78) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.41 lvl:4.75) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.33 lvl:4.63) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.16 lvl:4.57) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.14 lvl:3.93) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.99 lvl:4.82) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.98 lvl:4.16) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.97 lvl:3.51) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Working with Computers (imp:3.96 lvl:3.91) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.95 lvl:4.93) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.91 lvl:3.69) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.90 lvl:4.21) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.89 lvl:4.33) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.89 lvl:3.38) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.78 lvl:3.92) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.78 lvl:3.45) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.77 lvl:4.63) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.72 lvl:3.70) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.70 lvl:3.46) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.69 lvl:3.78) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.66 lvl:4.17) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.65 lvl:4.42) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Processing Information (imp:3.63 lvl:3.84) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.62 lvl:3.87) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.54 lvl:5.16) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.54 lvl:3.75) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.45 lvl:3.76) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.41 lvl:3.85) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.32 lvl:3.45) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.26 lvl:3.57) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.19 lvl:3.81) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.17 lvl:2.90) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.90 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.88 lvl:2.61) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.82 lvl:2.55) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.42 lvl:2.51) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.90 lvl:1.30) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.77 lvl:1.40) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.52) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.91) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:1.81) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.73) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:1.70) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.69) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:1.56) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:1.02) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.96) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.95) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.91) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.56) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.43) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operation and Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: DeLorean time machine (similarity: 0.3043)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLorean_time_machine
  QID: Q19932
  Extract: In the Back to the Future franchise, the DeLorean time machine is a time travel vehicle constructed from a retrofitted DMC DeLorean. Its time travel ability is derived from the "flux capacitor", a component that allows the car to travel to the past or future. This occurs when the car accelerates to 

  Title: European Train Control System (similarity: 0.1800)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Train_Control_System
  QID: Q604804
  Extract: The European Train Control System (ETCS) is a train protection system designed to replace the many incompatible systems used by European railways, and railways outside of Europe. ETCS is the signalling and control component of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS).

  Title: SL-1 (similarity: 0.0800)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SL-1
  QID: Q2296817
  Extract: Stationary Low-Power Reactor Number One, also known as SL-1, initially the Argonne Low Power Reactor (ALPR), was a United States Army experimental nuclear reactor at the National Reactor Testing Station (NRTS) in Idaho about forty miles (65 km) west of Idaho Falls, now the Idaho National Laboratory.

  Title: Communications-based train control (similarity: 0.1524)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications-based_train_control
  QID: Q1120452
  Extract: Communications-based train control (CBTC) is a railway signaling system that uses telecommunications between the train and track equipment for traffic management and infrastructure control. CBTC allows a train's position to be known more accurately than with traditional signaling systems. This can m

  Title: Monorail (similarity: 0.1519)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monorail
  QID: Q187934
  Extract: A monorail is a form of urban rail transit in which trains run on or are suspended from a single rail or beam. Monorails typically provide intermediate transport capacity, generally greater than trams and less than heavy metro systems. The term is often applied colloquially to any elevated rail or p

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed work activities, skills, and related occupations provides robust foundation for analysis. Clear supervisory role definition with specific industry context supports confident assessment.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:51:03.920089+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,496
tokens_output        : 4,402
cost_usd             : $0.047026
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found for this supervisory occupation. The semantic neighbors relate to transportation control systems rather than supervisory roles, indicating limited encyclopedic coverage of this specific management position.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators directly oversee operators of forklifts, cranes, trucks, and other material-handling equipment in warehouses, distribution centers, construction sites, and transportation facilities. They coordinate daily operations, ensure safety compliance, and manage team performance to meet production and transportation goals. These supervisors bridge operational execution with management directives, requiring strong leadership skills combined with technical knowledge of equipment and logistics processes.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves planning work assignments and equipment allocations to meet operational targets, monitoring field activities to ensure proper equipment use and safety compliance, and maintaining records of crew activities and production metrics. They spend significant time communicating with workers, customers, and other supervisors to coordinate operations and resolve problems. Regular tasks include inspecting equipment and facilities for safety compliance, preparing reports on work activities and any incidents, and coaching team members on proper procedures. They interpret company policies and safety regulations for their teams while making real-time decisions about resource allocation and workflow optimization.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful supervisors combine strong interpersonal skills with operational awareness, as evidenced by the high importance of oral communication abilities and leadership orientation work styles. They excel at multitasking and problem-solving under pressure, with strong dependability and integrity driving their decision-making. The role attracts individuals who are naturally organized and detail-oriented, comfortable with both people management and technical oversight. Those who thrive typically enjoy the dynamic nature of logistics operations and find satisfaction in optimizing team performance while ensuring safety standards.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (29.9%) or some college coursework (28.8%), with a significant portion requiring bachelor's degrees (25.2%), reflecting the management responsibilities involved. Candidates typically advance from operator roles or enter with supervisory experience from other industries, gaining knowledge of specific equipment and safety regulations through on-the-job training. The Job Zone 3 classification indicates medium preparation needs, suggesting 1-2 years of related experience or vocational training is beneficial. Strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are essential for documentation and reporting requirements.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
This role serves as a stepping stone to operations management, facility management, or transportation management positions within logistics and manufacturing organizations. Experienced supervisors often advance to district manager, warehouse manager, or operations director roles, with opportunities to specialize in specific sectors like construction, manufacturing, or distribution. Some transition to roles in supply chain management, logistics coordination, or safety management, leveraging their operational experience and leadership skills. Career growth typically involves expanding scope of responsibility to multiple teams, facilities, or specialized equipment types.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median wages for this occupation at approximately $63,340 annually as of May 2025, with significant variation based on industry and location. Demand remains steady in transportation, warehousing, and construction sectors, driven by e-commerce growth and infrastructure development. Geographic concentrations exist in major logistics hubs, ports, and manufacturing regions, with higher wages typically found in metropolitan areas with significant freight activity. The role shows resilience during economic fluctuations due to the essential nature of material handling in supply chains. Career prospects are enhanced by industry-specific certifications in safety management or logistics operations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While automated material handling systems are increasingly common, human supervision remains critical for complex decision-making, safety oversight, and team management functions. The emphasis on coordinating work activities, developing teams, and resolving problems represents tasks that require human judgment and interpersonal skills that are difficult to automate. Technology integration may change the nature of monitoring tasks, with supervisors increasingly managing both human workers and automated systems, but the fundamental supervisory role is likely to persist with enhanced technological tools.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand (53-1042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top skills in Active Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking with similar importance and level ratings, reflecting common supervisory communication requirements.
    data: Active Listening imp:4.0
    data: Speaking imp:3.9
    data: Administration and Management knowledge
  [riasec_cluster] First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles show strong Enterprising (E:5.20) and Conventional (C:4.79) RIASEC patterns, indicating similar leadership and organizational orientations in operational environments.
    data: RIASEC E:5.20
    data: RIASEC C:4.79
    data: Leadership Orientation work style
  [task_similarity] First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve inspecting equipment and facilities for safety compliance and coordinating work activities of technical operators with similar importance ratings.
    data: Inspect equipment/facilities
    data: Coordinating Work Activities imp:4.4
    data: Public Safety knowledge
  [knowledge_overlap] First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require strong Administration and Management knowledge (imp:4.3) and Public Safety and Security knowledge for overseeing equipment operations in potentially hazardous environments.
    data: Administration and Management imp:4.3
    data: Public Safety and Security imp:3.9
    data: Safety compliance tasks
  [transferable_skill] First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (43-1011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize Management of Personnel Resources (imp:4.0) and Time Management (imp:4.0) as critical transferable supervisory skills across different operational contexts.
    data: Management of Personnel Resources imp:4.0
    data: Time Management imp:4.0
    data: Team development activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['material moving supervisor', 'equipment operator supervisor', 'warehouse supervisor', 'crane supervisor', 'forklift supervisor', 'distribution supervisor', 'cargo supervisor', 'material handling supervisor']
  exclude_keywords : ['construction worker', 'machine operator', 'driver', 'mechanic', 'technician']
  title_patterns   : ['*supervisor*material*', '*supervisor*equipment*', '*supervisor*vehicle*', '*supervisor*cargo*', '*supervisor*warehouse*']
  common_variations: ['material moving machine supervisor', 'vehicle operator supervisor', 'equipment supervisor', 'warehouse operations supervisor', 'material handling supervisor', 'distribution center supervisor', 'cargo operations supervisor', 'fleet supervisor']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'equipment', 'others', 'activities', 'management', 'materials', 'operations', 'control', 'principles', 'production', 'safety', 'problems', 'procedures', 'material', 'transportation', 'personnel', 'vehicles', 'moving', 'human', 'includes']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01485  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  39  0.01379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:15%
others                     38  0.01344  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 22  0.00778  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:41%  dwas:32%  inference:18%
management                 22  0.00778  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:32%  wikipedia:14%
materials                  18  0.00636  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:28%  dwas:17%
operations                 17  0.00601  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:35%  inference:35%  dwas:18%
control                    17  0.00601  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  wikipedia:24%  inference:6%
principles                 16  0.00566  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 15  0.00530  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:13%
safety                     15  0.00530  inference            inference:60%  onet_tasks:13%  dwas:13%
problems                   14  0.00495  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:14%  inference:14%
procedures                 13  0.00460  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:23%  onet_tasks:8%
material                   13  0.00460  dwas                 dwas:38%  inference:31%  onet_dimensions:23%
transportation             12  0.00424  inference            inference:42%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:17%
personnel                  12  0.00424  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:25%
vehicles                   12  0.00424  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:25%
moving                     12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:8%
human                      12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:25%  dwas:17%
includes                   12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:18%
handling                   11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  inference:27%  dwas:18%
resources                  11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:18%
ideas                      11  0.00389  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                    10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:20%
monitoring                 10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
needs                      10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
standards                  10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
services                    9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:33%
regulations                 9  0.00318  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:22%  dwas:22%
problem                     9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
supervisors                 9  0.00318  inference            inference:67%  onet_dimensions:22%  onet_tasks:11%
rules                       9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
quickly                     9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
goals                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%