How To Become a Supervisor of Helper, Laborers and Material Mover

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Laborers Supervisors or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Laborers Supervisors what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Some employers may prefer to hire laborers and material movers who have a high school diploma, although it is generally not required for these jobs.

How hard is it

You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Supervisor of Helper, Laborers and Material Mover. For example, an electrician must complete three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need 1 or 2 years of on-the-job training and informal training with experienced workers. These careers usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Similar careers include hydroelectric production managers, travel agents, electricians, court reporters, and medical assistants.

License and certifications

Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand who drive a truck that surpasses a certain size have to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Getting a CDL requires passing written, skills, and vision tests.

Skills required

We asked other Laborers Supervisors if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Laborers Supervisors are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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