Bridge & Lock Tenders

Also Called: Bridge Operator, Bridge Tender, Lock Tender

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$28,990

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Bridge & Lock Tenders do

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.

  • Control machinery to open and close canal locks and dams, railroad or highway drawbridges, or horizontally or vertically adjustable bridges.
  • Direct movements of vessels in locks or bridge areas, using signals, telecommunication equipment, or loudspeakers.
  • Observe position and progress of vessels to ensure best use of lock spaces or bridge opening spaces.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others
  • Consequence of Error
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Marine signaling systems
  • Roadway or highway lighting
  • Marine craft communications systems
  • Weather stations
  • Gate barrier systems

Technology

Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 65% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 20% Post-secondary certificate
  • 15% Less than high school diploma

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Bridge & Lock Tenders Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Ship Engineers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Procurement Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Transportation Inspectors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hearing and Speech
  • Verbal

This is what Bridge & Lock Tenders across the country typically make.

$13.94 / hour
$28,990 /year

Entry Level

$23.62 / hour
$49,120 /year

Median Level

$33.60 / hour
$69,880 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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