AI Assistant for Bridge and Lock Tenders

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.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Control machinery to open and close canal locks and dams, railroad or highway drawbridges, or horizontally or vertically adjustable bridges.(Core task)
  • 2Direct movements of vessels in locks or bridge areas, using signals, telecommunication equipment, or loudspeakers.(Core task)
  • 3Observe position and progress of vessels to ensure best use of lock spaces or bridge opening spaces.(Core task)
  • 4Record names, types, and destinations of vessels passing through bridge openings or locks, and numbers of trains or vehicles crossing bridges.(Core task)
  • 5Observe approaching vessels to determine size and speed, and listen for whistle signals indicating desire to pass.(Core task)
  • 6Move levers to activate traffic signals, navigation lights, and alarms.(Core task)
  • 7Write and submit maintenance work requisitions.(Core task)
  • 8Log data, such as water levels and weather conditions.(Core task)
  • 9Prepare accident reports.(Core task)
  • 10Perform maintenance duties, such as sweeping, painting, and yard work to keep facilities clean and in order.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Monitoring
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Writing

Knowledge Areas

Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageTelecommunicationsEducation and TrainingTransportationCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeAdministration and Management

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftSAP software

Other Tools

Email softwareVirtual private networking VPN softwareWord processing software

Daily Work Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Getting Information
Training and Teaching Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

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