Bridge and Lock Tenders Job Description

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Bridge and Lock Tenders

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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 tenders and operators, and slip bridge operators.

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Bridge Operator

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Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
May 22	Bridge Tender	CSX	Mobile, Alabama
	and debris * Perform routine maintenance and repairs on bridge operating parts and equipment and prepare summaries on repairs Pay Rate $22.92/hour full rate Training You will attend three weeks of training at the Railroad Education &...> Simply Hired
May 15	Bridge Tender / Drawbridge Operator	Careersusa	Stuart, FL
	all accidents involving the bridge and/or operation of the bridge Observes mechanical and electrical equipment on the ... Performs custodial and minor maintenance work on and around bridge and bridge house Performs work related to this job...> Simply Hired
May 12	Bridge Tender	Union Pacific	Louisiana
	applicants.Salary:$21.09 per hourBasic Purpose of Job:A Bridge Tender monitors maritime and railroad communication ... Starts motor of swing bridge and operates controls to turn bridge, giving either vessels or railroad trains passage. *...> Simply Hired

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Bridge and Lock Tenders Job Description

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Bridge Tender

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