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Bridge and Lock Tenders

What do they 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.

Also known as:

Bridge Operator, Bridge Tender, Lock Tender

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Bridge and Lock Tenders is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

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    Ranks #16 in job growth rate
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    Job Openings

    Ranks #6 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (35%)
  • Some college, no degree  (24%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (16%)
  • Associate's degree  (11%)
  • Master's degree  (8%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (4%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (2%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Control pumps or pumping equipment.
  • Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards.
  • Control equipment that regulates vehicle traffic.
  • Direct vehicle traffic.
  • Monitor vehicle movement or location.
  • Record operational details of travel.
  • Monitor traffic signals.
  • Clean machinery or equipment.
  • Arrange maintenance activities.
  • Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
  • Secure watercraft to docks, wharves or other vessels.
  • Prepare accident or incident reports.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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