Hoist and Winch Operators

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Course Advisor is seeking a Hoist and Winch Operator in the United States. The role includes operating hoists and winches to lift and pull loads while ensuring safety protocols are followed. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, positioning loads, and using hand tools for cable attachment. Successful candidates should demonstrate critical thinking, effective communication, and familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel and Word. This position offers opportunities for advancement and skill development in a dynamic work environment.

Aufgaben

• Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals to verify load positions.
• Operate various hoists or winches to control movement of materials.
• Climb ladders to set up vehicle-mounted derricks.
• Attach and disconnect cables to loads using hand tools.
• Assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
• Start engines and control cable movement.

Kenntnisse

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Operation Monitoring

Time Management

Operation and Control

Active Listening

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Data entry software

Jobbeschreibung

Hoist and Winch Operator

All About Hoist and Winch Operators

Hoist & Winch Operator Definition

Operates or tends hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.

Hoist & Winch Operator Responsibilities

• 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.
• Climb ladders to position and set up vehicle-mounted derricks.
• Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
• Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
• Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.

Things a Hoist & Winch Operator Should Know How to Do

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Active Listening: Giving 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.

Tools & Technologies Used by Hoist and Winch Operators

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Data entry software