Hoist and Winch Operators
Tasks Include:
- Move 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.
- 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 to verify load positions or depths.
- Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches 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.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$58,950.00
State
No Data
Regional
Hoist and Winch Operators
Description
Career Cluster: | Architecture & Construction |
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
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Hoist and Winch Operators
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 41.21%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 26.72%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 23.51%
- Some College Courses = 8.56%
Related Work Experience
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 29.35%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 21.79%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 21.70%
- None = 12.17%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 9.16%
- Over 10 years = 2.23%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 1.98%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 1.63%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- None = 30.73%
- Up to and including 1 month = 29.33%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 19.87%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.42%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 6.03%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 5.68%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 0.94%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 32.24%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 23.93%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 20.13%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 7.66%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 6.86%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5.19%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 4%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Move 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.
- 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 to verify load positions or depths.
- Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches 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.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
- Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
- Climb ladders to position and set up vehicle-mounted derricks.
- Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
- Tend auxiliary equipment, such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
Additional Resources
Information on safety and training requirements is available from:
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
200 Constitution Ave. NW.
Washington, D.C. 20210
http://www.osha.gov
Information on industrial truck and tractor operators is available from:
Industrial Truck Association
1750 K St. NW.
Suite 460
Washington, DC 20006
Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association
2750 Prosperity Ave.
Suite 620
Fairfax, VA 22301
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
52.25 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
68.75 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
65.50 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
65.50 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
62.50 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
59.50 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
59.50 | Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
56.25 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
56.25 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
53.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
53.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
50.00 | Management of Personnel Resources | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
65.75 | Reaction Time | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
65.75 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
65.75 | Depth Perception | The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
65.75 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
62.50 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
62.50 | Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
59.50 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
59.50 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
59.50 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
59.50 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
59.50 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
59.50 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
56.25 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
56.25 | Rate Control | The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. |
56.25 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
56.25 | Hearing Sensitivity | The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. |
56.25 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
56.25 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
56.25 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
53.25 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
53.25 | Extent Flexibility | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
53.25 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
53.25 | Gross Body Equilibrium | The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
50.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
50.00 | Response Orientation | The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. |
50.00 | Auditory Attention | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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81.00 | Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment | Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
78.50 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
78.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
78.00 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
77.50 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
77.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
76.75 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
73.50 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
73.00 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
70.50 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
66.25 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
66.25 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
65.50 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
64.75 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
63.00 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
62.50 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
55.50 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
54.75 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
50.00 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
49.75 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
79.25 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
78.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
77.75 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
75.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
74.25 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
70.75 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
67.75 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
67.00 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
64.75 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
61.50 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
60.25 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
56.50 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
51.75 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
50.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
83.33 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
61.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
50.00 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
100.00 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
99.80 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
97.80 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
96.20 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
95.80 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
95.20 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
95.00 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
94.80 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
94.20 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
93.40 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
93.40 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
92.20 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
91.80 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
91.80 | Exposed to High Places | How often does this job require exposure to high places? |
91.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
91.20 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
90.20 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
86.60 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
86.40 | Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
84.00 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
83.40 | In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
82.00 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
81.60 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
75.60 | Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)? |
75.20 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
73.60 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
69.00 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
67.40 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
67.40 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
67.20 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
66.60 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
66.20 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
64.00 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
63.60 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
62.80 | In an Open Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)? |
62.80 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
62.40 | Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance? |
61.40 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
58.40 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
57.80 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
55.00 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
53.40 | Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection? |
52.00 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
51.60 | Degree of Automation | How automated is the job? |
50.20 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $33,480.00 | $58,950.00 | $95,380.00 |
Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 3,200 | 3,200 | +0.0% |
Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
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Titles
- Air Hoist Operator
- Air Lift Operator
- Boat Hoist Operator
- Boat Loader
- Boat Puller
- Bridge Rigger
- Building Rigger
- Cable Operator
- Cable Way Operator
- Cage Operator
- Cage Tender
- Casing Puller
- Cemetery Vault Installer
- Chute Operator
- Clean-Out Driller
- Clutch Operator
- Coal Handler
- Coal Trimmer
- Corner Bead Operator
- Crane Operator
- Cupola Hoist Operator
- Derrick Hand
- Derrick Operator
- Dry Transfer Man
- Dry Transfer Worker
- Dump Operator
- Electric Fork Operator
- Electrical Traveling Overhead Crane Operator (ETOC Operator)
- Foot Tender
- Footman
- Gin Pole Operator
- Hoist Operator
- Hoisting Engine Operator
- Hoisting Engineer
- Hoistman
- Hydraulic Boom Operator
- Jammer Operator
- Jump Roll Operator
- Lathe Spotter
- Lever Operator
- Lineman
- Loader Engineer
- Log Loader
- Marine Railway Operator
- Material Handler
- Ore Trimmer
- Pack Changer
- Pack Puller
- Pipe Puller
- Pit Hoist Operator
- Pitman
- Pneumatic Hoist Operator
- Rigger
- Rigger Up
- Rigging Man
- Rigging Up Man
- Rigging Up Worker
- Rigging Worker
- Rod Puller
- Rodman
- Scrap Hoist Operator
- Scraper Loader Operator
- Service Operator
- Skip Hoist Engineer
- Skip Hoist Operator
- Slope Runner
- Slope Tender
- Sloper
- Steam Hoist Operator
- Stevedore
- Stiff Leg Operator
- Telescope Operator
- Transfer Controller
- Tugger Operator
- Well Puller
- Well Service Derrick Worker
- Winch Derrick Operator
- Winch Driver
- Winch Operator
- Winch Runner
- Winch Stripper
- Yard Worker
- Yarder Engineer
- Yarder Operator
- Yarder Puncher
- Yarding Engineer
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Hoist and Winch Operators
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)