Career overview
Hoist and Winch Operators
O*NET-SOC 53-7041.00
Median pay / yr$52,310
OutlookBelow Average
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Hoist and Winch Operators.
Skills employers look for
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
- Active ListeningGiving 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.
Knowledge areas
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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