First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
SOC Code: 49-1011 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $69,992 | $91,229 | $112,445 | $133,682 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,997 | $86,715 | $106,413 | $126,131 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $69,867 | $87,610 | $105,352 | $123,094 |
| Vallejo, CA | $68,682 | $86,466 | $104,250 | $122,034 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $50,814 | $73,965 | $97,115 | $120,266 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $70,990 | $87,402 | $103,834 | $120,245 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $71,989 | $88,026 | $104,083 | $120,120 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $84,802 | $95,555 | $106,330 | $117,083 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $50,274 | $71,947 | $93,621 | $115,294 |
| Chico, CA | $60,008 | $78,229 | $96,429 | $114,650 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Time Management | 3.8 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 4.0 |
| Mechanical | 3.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| Administrative | 3.3 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 54.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 16.9% |
| Some college | 13.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.6% |
| Associate's degree | 3.2% |
| Less than high school | 3.0% |
| Post-first professional | 2.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
- Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
- Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
- Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management SAP software Yardi software Automated inventory software ComputerEase construction accounting software
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