Heavy equipment supervisor vs mechanics supervisor

The differences between heavy equipment supervisors and mechanics supervisors 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 mechanics supervisor. Additionally, a heavy equipment supervisor has an average salary of $69,407, which is higher than the $65,285 average annual salary of a mechanics supervisor.

The top three skills for a heavy equipment supervisor include production reports, equipment operators and maintenance schedules. The most important skills for a mechanics supervisor are preventive maintenance, safety procedures, and mechanical maintenance.

Heavy equipment supervisor vs mechanics supervisor overview

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Yearly salary	$69,407	$65,285
Hourly rate	$33.37	$31.39
Growth rate	5%	-
Number of jobs	22,768	7,956
Job satisfaction	5	4
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	4	4

Heavy equipment supervisor vs mechanics supervisor salary

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

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Average salary	$69,407	$65,285
Salary range	Between $52,000 And $91,000	Between $49,000 And $85,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Cirrus Aircraft
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between heavy equipment supervisor and mechanics supervisor education

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

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 31%
Most common major	Business	Mechanical Engineering
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	Northwestern University

Heavy equipment supervisor vs mechanics supervisor demographics

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

	Heavy Equipment Supervisor	Mechanics Supervisor
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 95.3% Female, 4.7%
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, 16.1% Asian, 2.1% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between heavy equipment supervisor and mechanics supervisor 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.

Mechanics supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the outside landscaping contractor for all the GMP buildings.
Manage routine maintenance and modifications for locomotives as well as preventative maintenance for freight cars.
Maintain hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, gas equipment, diesel equipment, HVAC, AC/DC systems.
Control compliance with OSHA safety regulations and the company's quality assurance program in the performance of maintenance and modifications activities.
Perform electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC responsibilities along with property maintenance and consistent high quality customer service.
Perform GMP calibration documentation for FDA.

Heavy equipment supervisor vs mechanics supervisor 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 mechanics supervisor skills

Preventive Maintenance, 12%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Mechanical Maintenance, 7%
Mechanical Equipment, 5%
CMMS, 5%
HVAC, 5%

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