Heavy equipment supervisor vs chief petty officer

The differences between heavy equipment supervisors and chief petty officers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a heavy equipment supervisor and a chief petty officer. Additionally, a heavy equipment supervisor has an average salary of $69,407, which is higher than the $46,790 average annual salary of a chief petty officer.

The top three skills for a heavy equipment supervisor include production reports, equipment operators and maintenance schedules. The most important skills for a chief petty officer are logistical support, sailors, and combat systems.

Heavy equipment supervisor vs chief petty officer overview

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Chief Petty Officer
Yearly salary	$69,407	$46,790
Hourly rate	$33.37	$22.50
Growth rate	5%	3%
Number of jobs	22,768	62,849
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Heavy equipment supervisor vs chief petty officer salary

Heavy equipment supervisors and chief petty officers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Chief Petty Officer
Average salary	$69,407	$46,790
Salary range	Between $52,000 And $91,000	Between $20,000 And $106,000
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Differences between heavy equipment supervisor and chief petty officer education

There are a few differences between a heavy equipment supervisor and a chief petty officer in terms of educational background:

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Chief Petty Officer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Heavy equipment supervisor vs chief petty officer demographics

Here are the differences between heavy equipment supervisors' and chief petty officers' demographics:

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Chief Petty Officer
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 90.5% Female, 9.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.1% White, 67.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 2.1% White, 68.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between heavy equipment supervisor and chief petty officer duties and responsibilities

Heavy equipment supervisor example responsibilities.

Implement and now managing a computer base preventative maintenance and unplan maintenance standardize process utilizing Directline/Megamation - CMMS.
Serve as liaison and point of contact between external and internal logistics organizations and maintenance organizations using effective communication skills.
Replace and repair Detroit and caterpillar engines and relate parts for military equipment.

Chief petty officer example responsibilities.

Lead division payroll meetings and maintain documentation available in share directory and portal to facilitate communication and standardization of payroll procedures.
Supervise the preventative and corrective maintenance of all electronic warfare systems.
Plank owner USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76.
Receive recognition as supervisor during tour on USS Daniel Webster.
Monitor staff to ensure critical compliance with HAZMAT handling and shipping requirements.
Ensure all HAZMAT are issued, store, and dispose of in accordance with NAVOSH and local directives.

Heavy equipment supervisor vs chief petty officer skills

Common heavy equipment supervisor skills

Production Reports, 18%
Equipment Operators, 10%
Maintenance Schedules, 9%
Dump Truck, 9%
Maintenance Shop, 9%
Identify Causes, 6%

Common chief petty officer skills

Logistical Support, 7%
Sailors, 7%
Combat Systems, 6%
Training Programs, 5%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%
Weapons Systems, 5%

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