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Hoist and Winch Operators
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
What a hoist and winch operator does
Become a hoist and winch operator
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good hoist and winch operator
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $30 per hour with an average salary of $61,400 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $25 and $33 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $51,400 and $68,300 per year.
Hoist And Winch Operator job outlook
- There are 59 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 48 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.