Motor carrier inspector vs signal maintenance supervisor

The differences between motor carrier inspectors and signal maintenance supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a motor carrier inspector and a signal maintenance supervisor. Additionally, a signal maintenance supervisor has an average salary of $56,854, which is higher than the $43,248 average annual salary of a motor carrier inspector.

Motor carrier inspector vs signal maintenance supervisor overview

	Motor Carrier Inspector	Signal Maintenance Supervisor
Yearly salary	$43,248	$56,854
Hourly rate	$20.79	$27.33
Growth rate	11%	-
Number of jobs	33,268	56,070
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	2	2

Motor carrier inspector vs signal maintenance supervisor salary

Motor carrier inspectors and signal maintenance supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Motor Carrier Inspector	Signal Maintenance Supervisor
Average salary	$43,248	$56,854
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $78,000	Between $31,000 And $103,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between motor carrier inspector and signal maintenance supervisor education

There are a few differences between a motor carrier inspector and a signal maintenance supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Motor Carrier Inspector	Signal Maintenance Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Business	Computer Science
Most common college	-	-

Motor carrier inspector vs signal maintenance supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between motor carrier inspectors' and signal maintenance supervisors' demographics:

	Motor Carrier Inspector	Signal Maintenance Supervisor
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 71.7% Female, 28.3%	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 7.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.0% Asian, 6.5% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.0% Asian, 6.0% White, 63.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between motor carrier inspector and signal maintenance supervisor duties and responsibilities

Motor carrier inspector example responsibilities.

Grind ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints, using portable grinders.
Deliver 500 plus Seattle PI/Times newspapers 7 days a week.
Deliver newspapers in rural areas by automobile.
Apply asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots and driveways.

Signal maintenance supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage property and electrical maintenance including air conditioning and heating, plumbing and appliances.
Perform monthly/quarterly/annual inspections, test and documentation for compliance with FRA standards and regulations.
Co-Facilitate the coordination of activities of workers engage in maintenance and cleanliness of building.
Identify and resolve recurring downtime issues through establishing a TPM program that addressed inefficient operational issues.

Motor carrier inspector vs signal maintenance supervisor skills

Common motor carrier inspector skills

Patrol, 21%
Motor Vehicle, 15%
Safety Violations, 14%
State Laws, 10%
Federal Motor, 7%
Commercial Vehicles, 6%

Common signal maintenance supervisor skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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