Hoist and Winch Operators
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
About the profession
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
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Based on the Hoist and Winch Operators role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Hoist and Winch Operator → Technician Hoist and Winch Operator → Senior Technician Hoist and Winch Operator → Lead Technician Hoist and Winch Operator
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
111K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $33,760 - $53,188/year With equity/bonuses: $37,136 - $63,826 Top markets (SF/NYC): $38,824 - $63,826 Execute core tasks using Critical Thinking…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, 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,…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $23,632 - $47,869 Year 2-3: Junior level $53,188 - $68,984 Year 4-6: Mid level $68,984 - $74,793 Year 7-10: Senior level $74,793 - $96,645 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Hoist and Winch Operator genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Critical Thinking and Monitoring You communicate clearly with…
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