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Hoist and Winch Operators

Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.24)
  2. Operate, drive - Things (4.12)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.10)
  4. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.10)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (4.03)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (3.83)
  8. Use my brain - Data (3.75)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.71)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.71)
  11. Supervise, manage - People (3.65)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  13. Manipulate - Things (3.63)
  14. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  2. Monitoring (3.62)
  3. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  4. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  2. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  3. Control Precision (3.63)
  4. Reaction Time (3.63)
  5. Depth Perception (3.63)
  6. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  7. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Independence (4.17)
  2. Initiative (4.14)
  3. Dependability (4.11)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.03)
  5. Cooperation (3.97)
  6. Persistence (3.83)
  7. Concern for Others (3.71)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.68)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.59)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.24)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.14)
  3. Getting Information (4.13)
  4. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.12)
  5. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.10)
  6. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.09)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.07)
  8. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.94)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.92)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.82)
  11. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.65)
  12. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.65)
  13. Training and Teaching Others (3.62)
  14. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.59)
  15. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.52)
  16. Processing Information (3.50)
  1. Set Up Specialized Rigging (4.24)
  2. Maintain Or Repair Construction Machinery Or Equipment (4.24)
  3. Operate Cargo Handling Gear (4.12)
  4. Operate Material Moving, Loading, Or Unloading Equipment (4.10)
  5. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.10)
  6. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (4.10)
  7. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.10)
  8. Inspect Material Moving Equipment (3.94)