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Bridge and Lock Tender
Bridge and Lock Tender with experience in Monitoring vehicle movement and Controlling traffic equipment.
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Monitoring vehicle movement, Controlling traffic equipment, Directing vehicle traffic, Recording travel details, Reporting vehicle malfunctions, Monitoring traffic signals, Monitoring surroundings, Arranging maintenance activities, Cleaning machinery and equipment, Cleaning work areas, Securing watercraft, Controlling pumps
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Operated machinery several times during each shift to open and close canal locks and bridges, ensuring safe passage for vessels
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Recorded names and types of vessels to maintain accurate operational logs
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This work commonly includes controlled machines for locks and bridges, directed boats using signals and speakers, and watched boats to use space well.
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What you have not done yet. Driving passenger vehicles, Providing transportation information, Preparing accident reports
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What you have not done yet. Maintaining watercraft engines, Monitoring engine operation, Recording production data
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What you have not done yet. Notifying hazards, Compiling operational data, Reviewing documents for compliance
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