Motor Transport and Other Ground Transportation Operators Supervisors
(NOC 7305)
in All Trades and TransportationThese supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, subway and other transit operators, chauffeurs and taxi and limousine drivers. This group also includes bus dispatchers who coordinate the activities of transit system bus drivers and subway traffic controllers who operate and monitor signal and track switch control panels. They work for motor transportation and ground transit companies and by urban transit systems.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
$18.00
Minimum$27.88
Median$43.39
MaximumAnnual Pay
$9,495
Minimum$62,540
Median$90,660
MaximumCompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$24.00
Median$37.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$7,580
Minimum$37,269
Median$79,787
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, subway and other transit operators, chauffeurs and taxi and limousine drivers. This group also includes bus dispatchers who coordinate the activities of transit system bus drivers and subway traffic controllers who operate and monitor signal and track switch control panels. They work for motor transportation and ground transit companies and by urban transit systems.
Job duties
Contractors and supervisors in this group:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers.
- Create ways to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments.
- Solve work problems and recommend measures to improve performance.
- Request materials and supplies.
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies.
- Recommend staffing actions like hiring and promotions.
- Dispatch bus drivers and monitor routes to ensure schedules are met and to solve operating problems.
- Monitor and use signal and track switch control panel of subway systems.
- Prepare work reports and budgets, and monitor expenses.
Sample job titles
- bus dispatcher
- bus inspector
- light rail transit (LRT) operations supervisor
- school bus drivers supervisor
- subway operators supervisor
- subway traffic controller
- transit mobile inspector
- truck drivers foreperson
- urban transit system foreperson
Skills
- Leadership and effective spoken and written communication skills are needed, and you must be able to work well with a variety of people. You must be responsible and well organized and be able to prepare cost estimates, maintain production schedules, supervise staff, and able to work as part of a team. You should also be prepared to keep up with new techniques, equipment, and materials.
Job requirements
- High school.
- Several years of experience as a driver or operator of motor transport or ground transit equipment.
Other considerations
- There is little movement between jobs in the different transportation sectors of this group.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$72,002 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$64,038 median annual incomeCape Breton
$35,663 median annual incomeNorth Shore
N/ASouthern
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Transportation and warehousing
Public administration
Educational services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Construction
What is the age of Employment?
35-44
55-64
45-54
65+
15-24
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
$64,028 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$62,686 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$60,106 median annual incomeLess than high school
N/ACompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Trade Certification
$46,494 median annual incomeHigh school
$31,260 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$42,050 median annual incomeLess than high school
$28,319 median annual incomeBachelor
$30,527 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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