Lock and Dam Operator

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Operate electrically and/or hydraulically controlled lock or lock and dam gates, control valves, and other associated equipment for passage of traffic and maintenance of pool levels using oral, written, or radio transmission instructions.

Perform and/or direct other installation, repair, and maintenance tasks requiring application of craft or trade knowledge and skills using sketches, diagrams, or written/oral instructions and appropriate hand and power tools.

Perform continuing and/or special operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown, and identify when possible, development of unsafe situations.

Serve alone or as responsible lead man of two-man crew responsible for making lockage's.

Perform seasonal duties such as grass cutting, trimming, gardening; snow shoveling; and clearing ice using appropriate tools and equipment.

Perform janitorial tasks such as cleaning control house and lock building, restroom facilities, standby equipment, etc.