Hoist & Winch Operators
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
Also called: Electrical Traveling Overhead Crane Operator (ETOC Operator), Hoistman, Lineman, Material Handler
Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology
Skills:
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
- recognize spoken words
- speak clearly
- notice when problems happen
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Independence
- Initiative
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Persistence
Technology:
Data base user interface and query software
Education:
no high school diploma/GED
