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
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- 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%)
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:
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
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
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