Hoist and Winch Operators

Core tasks

1. 01Move levers, pedals, and throttles to stop, start, and regulate speeds of hoist or winch drums in response to hand, bell, buzzer, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals, or by observing dial indicators or cable marks.
2. 02Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
3. 03Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths.
4. 04Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
5. 05Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
6. 06Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.37
• Degree of automation2.58
• Time sitting3.45
• Originality (ability)2.50
• Conflict situations3.20
• Hands-on objects/tools4.89
• Outdoors / weather3.07
• Disease exposure1.01
• Decision freedom4.71

Top abilities

• Problem Sensitivity3.88
• Reaction Time3.63
• Depth Perception3.63
• Control Precision3.63
• Arm-Hand Steadiness3.63
• Near Vision3.50
• Multilimb Coordination3.50
• Speech Recognition3.38

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension2.75
• Active Listening3.38
• Writing2.25
• Speaking3.12
• Mathematics2.62
• Science1.25
• Critical Thinking3.75
• Active Learning2.88
• Learning Strategies2.50
• Monitoring3.62