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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Bridge and Lock Tenders spend a lot of their time Controlling Machines and Processes. They are naturally good at Far Vision, Glare Sensitivity, Speech Clarity, and Control Precision. Bridge and Lock Tenders are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Public Safety and Security, Customer and Personal Service, and Education and Training and are skilled at Coordination and Writing.
Work Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing General Physical Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Getting Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Processing Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Scheduling Work and Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Thinking Creatively
Staffing Organizational Units
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Analyzing Data or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Selling or Influencing Others
Interacting With Computers
Abilities
Far Vision
Glare Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Selective Attention
Oral Comprehension
Depth Perception
Problem Sensitivity
Written Expression
Time Sharing
Oral Expression
Multilimb Coordination
Auditory Attention
Perceptual Speed
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning
Hearing Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Response Orientation
Speed of Closure
Written Comprehension
Finger Dexterity
Visual Color Discrimination
Manual Dexterity
Trunk Strength
Rate Control
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Inductive Reasoning
Static Strength
Memorization
Visualization
Fluency of Ideas
Gross Body Equilibrium
Speed of Limb Movement
Sound Localization
Originality
Stamina
Number Facility
Night Vision
Extent Flexibility
Wrist-Finger Speed
Spatial Orientation
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Mathematical Reasoning
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
English Language
Psychology
Clerical
Personnel and Human Resources
Transportation
Mechanical
Law and Government
Communications and Media
Administration and Management
Telecommunications
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Geography
Computers and Electronics
Medicine and Dentistry
Chemistry
Building and Construction
Biology
Physics
Therapy and Counseling
Design
Foreign Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Wages
Wisconsin
$53,200
Minnesota
$53,190
Missouri
$52,780
Iowa
$52,470
Georgia
$52,170
Pennsylvania
$51,990
Alabama
$51,170
Indiana
$50,830
Texas
$50,740
Ohio
$49,010
Oklahoma
$46,690
New Jersey
$46,350
Arkansas
$45,930
West Virginia
$44,950
Michigan
$42,710
California
$42,610
Massachusetts
$34,960
Florida
$34,440
Oregon
$33,700
Louisiana
$30,480
Virginia
$21,720
Skills
Coordination
Writing
Operation and Control
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operation Monitoring
Service Orientation
Speaking
Active Listening
Quality Control Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Time Management
Instructing
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Repairing
Social Perceptiveness
Persuasion
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Active Learning
Management of Personnel Resources
Mathematics
Equipment Selection
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Science
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Self Control
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Integrity
Concern for Others
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Leadership
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Freedom to Make Decisions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Contact With Others
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Consequence of Error
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Deal With External Customers
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Degree of Automation
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Work With Work Group or Team
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Physical Proximity
Level of Competition
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses