First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
SOC Code: 53-1042 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $55,245 | $74,381 | $93,538 | $112,674 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $47,549 | $64,522 | $81,474 | $98,446 |
| Casper, WY | $49,130 | $64,168 | $79,186 | $94,224 |
| Midland, TX | $46,758 | $61,922 | $77,064 | $92,227 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $47,154 | $61,859 | $76,544 | $91,250 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $52,125 | $64,896 | $77,646 | $90,418 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $38,168 | $55,328 | $72,488 | $89,648 |
| Akron, OH | $45,490 | $59,883 | $74,277 | $88,670 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $49,192 | $62,046 | $74,922 | $87,776 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $46,675 | $60,362 | $74,027 | $87,714 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Time Management | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Instructing | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| Production and Processing | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 35.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 30.8% |
| Some college | 21.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.5% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
- Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
- Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
- Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
- Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
- Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
- Perform the same work duties as those supervised, or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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