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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Air Hoist Operator

2.	Air Lift Operator

3.	Boat Hoist Operator

4.	Boat Loader

5.	Boat Puller

6.	Bridge Rigger

7.	Building Rigger

8.	Cable Operator

9.	Cable Way Operator

10.	Cage Operator

11.	Cage Tender

12.	Casing Puller

13.	Cemetery Vault Installer

14.	Chute Operator

15.	Clean-Out Driller

16.	Clutch Operator

17.	Coal Handler

18.	Coal Trimmer

19.	Corner Bead Operator

20.	Crane Operator

21.	Cupola Hoist Operator

22.	Derrick Hand

23.	Derrick Operator

24.	Dry Transfer Man

25.	Dry Transfer Worker

26.	Dump Operator

27.	Electric Fork Operator

28.	Electrical Traveling Overhead Crane Operator (ETOC Operator)

29.	Foot Tender

30.	Footman

31.	Gin Pole Operator

32.	Hoist Operator

33.	Hoisting Engine Operator

34.	Hoisting Engineer

35.	Hoistman

36.	Hydraulic Boom Operator

37.	Jammer Operator

38.	Jump Roll Operator

39.	Lathe Spotter

40.	Lever Operator

41.	Lineman

42.	Loader Engineer

43.	Log Loader

44.	Marine Railway Operator

45.	Marine Service Operator

46.	Material Handler

47.	Ore Trimmer

48.	Pack Changer

49.	Pack Puller

50.	Pier Runner

51.	Pipe Puller

52.	Pit Hoist Operator

53.	Pitman

54.	Pneumatic Hoist Operator

55.	Pole Lift Operator

56.	Pulling Unit Floorhand

57.	Rigger

58.	Rigger Up

59.	Rigging Engineer

60.	Rigging Man

61.	Rigging Up Man

62.	Rigging Up Worker

63.	Rigging Worker

64.	Rod Puller

65.	Rodman

66.	Scrap Hoist Operator

67.	Scrap Yard Worker

68.	Scraper Loader Operator

69.	Service Operator

70.	Skip Hoist Engineer

71.	Skip Hoist Operator

72.	Slope Runner

73.	Slope Tender

74.	Sloper

75.	Steam Hoist Operator

76.	Stevedore

77.	Stiff Leg Operator

78.	Telescope Operator

79.	Transfer Controller

80.	Tugger Operator

81.	Well Puller

82.	Well Service Derrick Worker

83.	Winch Derrick Operator

84.	Winch Driver

85.	Winch Operator

86.	Winch Runner

87.	Winch Stripper

88.	Yard Worker

89.	Yarder Engineer

90.	Yarder Operator

91.	Yarder Puncher

92.	Yarding Engineer

Job Tasks

	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. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths. Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.

	Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly. Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.

	Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks. Move materials, equipment, or supplies. Position material handling equipment.

	Climb ladders to position and set up vehicle-mounted derricks. Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties.

	Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.

	Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools. Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.

	Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials. Load shipments, belongings, or materials. Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.

	Tend auxiliary equipment, such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools. Connect cables or electrical lines.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

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.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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