National

Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.

Sample of reported job titles: Lineman, Hoistman, Material Handler, Electrical Traveling Overhead Crane Operator (ETOC Operator), Hoist Operator, Service Operator, Winch Derrick Operator

Tasks

• 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.
• Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
• Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.

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