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Job Description
Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock operators, and slip bridge operators.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-6011.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 46,680.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
- Currently, there are 3,510 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Bridge and Lock Tenders”.
Also Known As…
- Bridge and Lock Tenders
- Lock Tender
- Bridge Tender
- Bridge Operator
- Tender
- Station Gateman
- Marine Tower Operator
- Locks Tender
- Lockman
- Lock Operator
- Lock Master
- Lock Keeper
- Lock and Dam Repairer
- Lock and Dam Operator
- Lighthouse Keeper
- Gate Attendant
- Drawbridge Tender
- Drawbridge Operator
- Dam Tender Assistant
- Dam Tender
- Dam Operator
- Dam Attendant
- Crossing Watchman
- Crossing Tender
- Chief Lock Tender Operator
- Bridgeman
- Bridge Saw Operator
- Bridge Operator, Slip
- Bridge Opener
- Bridge Leverman
- Bridge Crew Member
Tasks for “Draw Operator”
- Maintain and guard stations in bridges to check waterways for boat traffic.
- Observe position and progress of vessels to ensure best utilization of lock spaces or bridge opening spaces.
- Inspect canal and bridge equipment, and areas such as roadbeds for damage or defects, reporting problems to supervisors as necessary.
- Check that bridges are clear of vehicles and pedestrians prior to opening.
- Add and remove balance weights to bridge mechanisms as necessary.
- Control machinery to open and close canal locks and dams, railroad or highway drawbridges, or horizontally or vertically adjustable bridges.
- Observe approaching vessels to determine size and speed, and listen for whistle signals indicating desire to pass.
- Direct movements of vessels in locks or bridge areas, using signals, telecommunication equipment, or loudspeakers.
- Move levers to activate traffic signals, navigation lights, and alarms.
- Stop automobile and pedestrian traffic on bridges, and lower automobile gates prior to moving bridges.
- Write and submit maintenance work requisitions.
- Turn valves to increase or decrease water levels in locks.
- Log data such as water levels and weather conditions.
- Attach ropes or cable lines to bitts on lock decks or wharfs to secure vessels.
- Operate lighthouses to assist marine passage near shores and dangerous waters.
- Prepare accident reports.
- Raise drawbridges and observe passage of water traffic, then lower drawbridges and raise automobile gates.
- Perform maintenance duties such as sweeping, painting, and yard work to keep facilities clean and in order.
- Record names, types, and destinations of vessels passing through bridge openings or locks, and numbers of trains or vehicles crossing bridges.
- Clean and lubricate equipment, and make minor repairs and adjustments.
Related Technology & Tools
- Navigation lights
- Electric drawbridges
- Cable lines
- Balance weights
- X ray scanners
- Loudspeaker warning system
- Bridge traffic signals
- Step ladders
- Gas powered snow blowers
- Lawn mowers
- Signal flares
- Putty knives
- Signal flags
- Grease dispensing guns
- Hard hats
- Spot lights
- Surveillance binoculars
- Bitts
- Protective glasses
- Gas detectors
- Wire cutting tools
- Megaphones
- Fall protection equipment
- Smoke detectors
- Laser facsimile machines
- Traffic directional cones
- Traffic gates
- Closed circuit television CCTV monitoring systems
- Television monitors
- Warning sirens
- Safety gloves
- Adjustable wrenches
- Sump pumps
- Weather monitoring instruments
- Mobile radios
- Span lights
- Signal bells
- Snow plows
- Hearing protectors
- Warning horns
- Wire ropes
- Very high frequency VHF radiotelephones
- Motor vehicles
- Intrusion alarms
- Desktop computers
- Safety-toe boots
- Radar systems
- Life jackets
- Gas powered generators
- Hand trucks
- Email software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook