Careers as Bridge and Lock Tenders

People in many locations who are good at communication, troubleshooting, and deductive reasoning may be perfect candidates for becoming Bridge and Lock Tenders.

These professionals make it possible for boats to travel through inland waterways, close to the shore and through dangerous areas as they work with bridges, lighthouses, and canal locks.

Some duties of bridge and lock tenders include giving traffic signals, using navigation lights and alarms, keeping records of and directing water traffic, opening and closing locks, dams and drawbridges, watching approaching vessels and listening to whistle signals from them and maintaining bridge and canal parts.

Bridge and lock tenders must work well with others since their job entails communicating with boat captains, drawbridge operators, and slip bridge operators. An increase in job opportunities is expected.

Regardless of your background or experience, you can embark on an important career as a bridge and lock tender today in many locations. What are you waiting for? Enroll today!

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