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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How AI Impacts Each Task
20 tasks analyzed
Check that bridges are clear of vehicles and pedestrians prior to opening.
Move levers to activate traffic signals, navigation lights, and alarms.
Turn valves to increase or decrease water levels in locks.
Stop automobile and pedestrian traffic on bridges, and lower automobile gates prior to moving bridges.
Record names, types, and destinations of vessels passing through bridge openings or locks, and numbers of trains or vehicles crossing bridges.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check that bridges are clear of vehicles and pedestrians prior to opening. | - | - | - |
| Move levers to activate traffic signals, navigation lights, and alarms. | - | - | - |
| Turn valves to increase or decrease water levels in locks. | - | - | - |
| Stop automobile and pedestrian traffic on bridges, and lower automobile gates prior to moving bridges. | - | - | - |
| Record names, types, and destinations of vessels passing through bridge openings or locks, and numbers of trains or vehicles crossing bridges. | - | - | - |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$58,490
per year
Mean Wage
$56,520
per year
Employment
3K
workers
Wage Range
$32,690 - $74,400
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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