How do they match: Hoist and Winch Operators

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

  • Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
  • Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
  • Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
  • Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.