How do they match: Hoist and Winch Operators

  • Coal Handler
  • Derrick Hand
  • Material Handler

  • Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
  • Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
  • 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.
  • Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
  • Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths.
  • Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.

  • Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.
  • Position material handling equipment.