- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
Hoist and Winch Operators spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Oral Comprehension, Multilimb Coordination, and Extent Flexibility. Hoist and Winch Operators are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Coordination and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Training and Teaching Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Processing Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing General Physical Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Thinking Creatively
Documenting/Recording Information
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Coaching and Developing Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interacting With Computers
Scheduling Work and Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Abilities
Control Precision
Oral Comprehension
Multilimb Coordination
Extent Flexibility
Reaction Time
Depth Perception
Perceptual Speed
Response Orientation
Static Strength
Problem Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Oral Expression
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Far Vision
Near Vision
Selective Attention
Category Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Rate Control
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Time Sharing
Inductive Reasoning
Flexibility of Closure
Gross Body Equilibrium
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Visual Color Discrimination
Glare Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Deductive Reasoning
Speed of Limb Movement
Memorization
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Written Expression
Sound Localization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Dynamic Strength
Speed of Closure
Peripheral Vision
Gross Body Coordination
Number Facility
Stamina
Spatial Orientation
Night Vision
Mathematical Reasoning
Interests
Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Transportation
Production and Processing
Engineering and Technology
Design
Mathematics
Physics
Education and Training
English Language
Building and Construction
Computers and Electronics
Personnel and Human Resources
Chemistry
Law and Government
Telecommunications
Wages
Washington
$70,010
Missouri
$47,720
North Carolina
$47,160
Arkansas
$41,740
New Mexico
$41,370
Pennsylvania
$40,380
Massachusetts
$40,080
Oregon
$38,000
Ohio
$37,950
Iowa
$35,510
Alabama
$35,400
Georgia
$34,640
Maryland
$34,500
Wisconsin
$34,490
Florida
$34,140
Colorado
$32,740
Michigan
$32,210
Louisiana
$29,510
West Virginia
$29,030
Indiana
$28,780
Texas
$28,760
Tennessee
$22,700
Skills
Coordination
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Repairing
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Equipment Selection
Equipment Maintenance
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Management of Personnel Resources
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Troubleshooting
Complex Problem Solving
Active Listening
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Service Orientation
Writing
Active Learning
Negotiation
Mathematics
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Operations Analysis
Work Values
Support
Independence
Relationships
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Independence
Initiative
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Persistence
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Integrity
Social Orientation
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Work With Work Group or Team
Freedom to Make Decisions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Contact With Others
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Coordinate or Lead Others
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Physical Proximity
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Walking and Running
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Level of Competition
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Standing
Degree of Automation
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With External Customers
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Public Speaking
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Sitting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Move levers, pedals, and throttles in order 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.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers in order to verify load positions and/or depths.
Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches in order to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
- Importance Supplemental-
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
Climb ladders in order to position and setup vehicle-mounted derricks.
Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, in order to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers in order to verify load positions and/or depths.
Move levers, pedals, and throttles in order 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.
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches in order to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, in order to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
Climb ladders in order to position and setup vehicle-mounted derricks.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers in order to verify load positions and/or depths.
Move levers, pedals, and throttles in order 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.
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches in order to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Tend auxiliary equipment such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, in order to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
Climb ladders in order to position and setup vehicle-mounted derricks.
Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Tend auxiliary equipment such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, in order to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers in order to verify load positions and/or depths.
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches in order to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Move levers, pedals, and throttles in order 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.
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Climb ladders in order to position and setup vehicle-mounted derricks.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, in order to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Move levers, pedals, and throttles in order 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.
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers in order to verify load positions and/or depths.
Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches in order to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Tend auxiliary equipment such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, in order to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
Climb ladders in order to position and setup vehicle-mounted derricks.
Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches in order to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
Move levers, pedals, and throttles in order 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.
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers in order to verify load positions and/or depths.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, in order to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
Climb ladders in order to position and setup vehicle-mounted derricks.
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Move levers, pedals, and throttles in order 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.
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers in order to verify load positions and/or depths.
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Climb ladders in order to position and setup vehicle-mounted derricks.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, in order to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
Move levers, pedals, and throttles in order 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.
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers in order to verify load positions and/or depths.
Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches in order to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
Climb ladders in order to position and setup vehicle-mounted derricks.
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, in order to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses