Hoist and Winch Operators
Transportation and Material Moving0%
AI Risk
2% AI risk — Low risk level
Low Risk
2% • Low exposure
Based on task-level analysis (O*NET)
AI Impact Assessment
This job is relatively safe from AI automation and may even benefit from AI tools.
Hoist and Winch Operators with an AI automation risk score of 2%. Analysis includes 13 core tasks.
Key Tasks
Climb ladders to position and set up vehicle-mounted derricks.
Risk: 5%
Move levers
Risk: 0%
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
Risk: 0%
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths.
Risk: 73%
Operate compressed air
Risk: 0%
Move or reposition hoists
Risk: 0%
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Risk: 0%
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Risk: 60%
Upskilling Courses
Data Sources
Analysis based on O*NET data
Method: rule+context+activity+calibration
