|
|
       CODE: 911.362-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): LOCK OPERATOR (water trans.) alternate titles: canal-structure operator
Controls machinery to open and close locks and dams on canal: Observes gauges and turns valves to
increase or decrease water level in lock. Observes positions of vessels and tie-up of mooring lines
in lock to ensure optimum utilization of lock space and prevent vessel damage. Logs data, such as
water levels, weather conditions, and type, number, and destination of vessels. Starts motors to
open gates and sections of dams for passage of vessels. Turns on navigation lights and traffic
signals along canal. Cleans, oils, and makes minor repairs to equipment. Collects lock slips (vessel
identifications slips) from vessel operators and submits slips to supervisor. Ties or slips
line-eyes over bitts on lock deck to secure vessels. May direct activities of workers engaged in
mooring vessels in lock.
GOE: 05.11.04 STRENGTH: L GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 97802 Bridge, Lock, and Lighthouse Tenders
|
