First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

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  • yard manager
  • cargo manager
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  • route manager
  • cab supervisor
  • car supervisor
  • driver manager
  • hub supervisor
  • yard conductor
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SOC code
53-1043.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
25 activities
Activities an agent can take on
4
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle OperatorsSOC 53-1043.00
Review schedules, orders, and shipping notices to determine work sequences and material flowsWhat can do this →
88% · agentMostly automatable
Maintain and verify records of time, materials, expenditures, and crew activitiesWhat can do this →
85% · agentMostly automatable
Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, and productionWhat can do this →
82% · agentMostly automatable
Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet operational goalsWhat can do this →
58% · agentPartly automatable
Resolve worker problems and collaborate with employees on problem resolutionWhat can do this →
28% · you keepBarely automatable
Enforce safety rules, monitor work environment, and inspect facilities for complianceWhat can do this →
18% · you keepBarely automatable
The team4 agents · 4 need no setup
Schedule & workflow analyzer
Microsoft Excel · Scheduling software · SAP software
● No integration needed
Record-keeping & verification agent
Microsoft Excel · Microsoft Access · Warehouse management system WMS
● No integration needed
Reporting agent
Microsoft Excel · Microsoft Word · Microsoft PowerPoint
● No integration needed
Operations planning agent
Load optimization software · Scheduling software · Fleet management systems
● No integration needed
You keep this
Enforce safety compliance and take accountability for workplace safety incidentsResolve personnel conflicts and make final decisions on disciplinary actionsPhysically monitor field operations and inspect equipment/facilities on-siteOwn final approval of work assignments and resource allocations under budget constraints

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

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The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.

Review schedules, orders, and shipping notices to determine work sequences and material flows88% · research and retrieval work · mostly automatable
ClaudeFrom $20/moWhy this one
Maintain and verify records of time, materials, expenditures, and crew activities85% · recording, documentation and administration · mostly automatable
MakeFrom $9/moWhy this one
Prepare, compile, and submit reports on work activities, operations, and production82% · recording, documentation and administration · mostly automatable
MakeFrom $9/moWhy this one
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The full activity list

All 25 detailed work activities O*NET records for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 7

Mostly automatable activities for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
ActivityJobs
Record operational or production data91
Verify information or specifications18
Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures14
Prepare accident or incident reports11
Determine resource needs11
Measure product or material dimensions9
Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications8

Partly automatable 6

Partly automatable activities for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
ActivityJobs
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures51
Arrange maintenance activities10
Plan work operations7
Acquire supplies or equipment7
Schedule product or material transportation5
Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities4

Barely automatable 12

Barely automatable activities for First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
ActivityJobs
Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment18
Direct material handling or moving activities15
Maintain vehicles in good working condition15
Inspect motor vehicles13
Load shipments, belongings, or materials12
Test materials, solutions, or samples10
Direct emergency management activities7
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications6
Direct passenger or freight transport activities6
Resolve issues affecting transportation operations6
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, or service standards5
Resolve personnel problems2