Lock Tender, Chief Operator
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Supervises and coordinates activities of Lock Operator (water
trans.) to open locks and dams on canal for vessels requiring
passage: Assigns to Lock Operator (water trans.) tasks of
mooring boats awaiting passage through canal, raising or
lowering water level, opening and closing gates and valves of
locks and dams, operating naivgation lights and traffic signals,
and compiling records of vessels using canal, and of weather and
water conditions. Determines which of two locks to use according
to needs of traffic. Controls and operates gas, steam, and
hydroelectric generating units.
Installs mechanical and
electircal equipment.
Reapirs lock machinery motors, generators,
power lines, and other electrical equipment [Electrician,
Maintenance (any industry)].
Operates machinery to open and
colse locks. Reports needed repairs to lock mainteannce
department.
May observe craft approaching locks to determine
size and speed of vessel and issues instructions to vessel
operator violating canal regulations.
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Lock Tender, Chief Operator
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