Heavy equipment supervisor vs head mechanic

The differences between heavy equipment supervisors and head mechanics 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 head mechanic. Additionally, a head mechanic has an average salary of $116,841, which is higher than the $69,407 average annual salary of a heavy equipment supervisor.

The top three skills for a heavy equipment supervisor include production reports, equipment operators and maintenance schedules. The most important skills for a head mechanic are preventive maintenance, R, and air compressors.

Heavy equipment supervisor vs head mechanic overview

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Head Mechanic
Yearly salary	$69,407	$116,841
Hourly rate	$33.37	$56.17
Growth rate	5%	4%
Number of jobs	22,768	42,612
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	High School Diploma, 37%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Heavy equipment supervisor vs head mechanic salary

Heavy equipment supervisors and head mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Head Mechanic
Average salary	$69,407	$116,841
Salary range	Between $52,000 And $91,000	Between $86,000 And $158,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between heavy equipment supervisor and head mechanic education

There are a few differences between a heavy equipment supervisor and a head mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Head Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	High School Diploma, 37%
Most common major	Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Heavy equipment supervisor vs head mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between heavy equipment supervisors' and head mechanics' demographics:

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Head Mechanic
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 97.2% Female, 2.8%
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, 8.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.1% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between heavy equipment supervisor and head mechanic 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.

Head mechanic example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
Weld (Mig, arc, Oxy/Acet . )
Assist lead mechanics with diagnosis and repair of all units and systems.
Involve in all aspects of center maintenance from roof repairs and HVAC to lanes and pinspotters.
Perform plan maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment to include boilers, large air handlers, and roof top units.
Perform any necessary repairs and diagnosis (electrical, hydraulics, engine, drivetrain, suspension, etc .).

Heavy equipment supervisor vs head mechanic 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 head mechanic skills

Preventive Maintenance, 6%
R, 6%
Air Compressors, 5%
Diesel Engines, 5%
Brake Systems, 5%
DOT, 5%

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