Heavy equipment supervisor vs lead mechanic

The differences between heavy equipment supervisors and lead 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 lead mechanic. Additionally, a heavy equipment supervisor has an average salary of $69,407, which is higher than the $54,471 average annual salary of a lead mechanic.

The top three skills for a heavy equipment supervisor include production reports, equipment operators and maintenance schedules. The most important skills for a lead mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and HVAC.

Heavy equipment supervisor vs lead mechanic overview

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Lead Mechanic
Yearly salary	$69,407	$54,471
Hourly rate	$33.37	$26.19
Growth rate	5%	4%
Number of jobs	22,768	86,668
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	Associate Degree, 31%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Heavy equipment supervisor vs lead mechanic salary

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

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Lead Mechanic
Average salary	$69,407	$54,471
Salary range	Between $52,000 And $91,000	Between $40,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	Anchorage, AK
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	California Resources
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between heavy equipment supervisor and lead mechanic education

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

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Lead Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	Associate Degree, 31%
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 lead mechanic demographics

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

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Lead Mechanic
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%
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, 8.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 2.1% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between heavy equipment supervisor and lead 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.

Lead mechanic example responsibilities.

Manage the repairs of electrical and mechanical components, such as power assemblies and traction motors.
Manage routine maintenance and modifications for locomotives as well as preventative maintenance for freight cars.
Complete restoration of antique motorcycles, extensive engine repair, payroll, quarterly reports, parts sales and database inventory.
Assemble and repair motor scooters.
Perform conventional welding, MIG, TIG, OxyAcet.
Ensure quality repairs are made while meeting stringent FRA guidelines.

Heavy equipment supervisor vs lead 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 lead mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
HVAC, 6%
Electrical Systems, 4%
Mechanical Equipment, 4%
Hydraulic Systems, 4%

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