Crane Operator
Operate massive cranes that move heavy material with dexterity.
Hoisting Engineer
Operate drum hoists that control the movements of cableways or loaders. Also known as Skip Hoist Engineer
Operates compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam drum hoists to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips to move workers and materials for construction, logging, mining, sawmill, and other industrial operations: Starts hoist engine and moves hand and foot levers to wind or unwind cable on drum. Moves brake lever and throttle to stop, start, and regulate speed of drum in response to hand, bell, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals or by observing dial indicator or marks on cable. May fire boiler on steam hoist. May operate hoist with more than one drum. May repair, maintain, and adjust equipment. May be designated according to equipment controlled as Cableway Operator; Cage Operator; Gin-Pole Operator; Inclined-Railway Operator; Skip-Hoist Operator. May transfer logs from trucks to railroad cars and be designated Transfer Engineer.
Personality Traits
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Hoisting Engineer make?
Nationally: $25,000 – $67,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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