Hoist and Winch Operators

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.

Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.

Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.

Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths.

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

Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.

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

Climb ladders to position and set up vehicle-mounted derricks.

Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.

Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.

Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.

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

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