Lock and Dam Operator

Duties

During shift operation exercises primary authority over use of lock through issuance of instructions to tow boat captains and other craft operators, setting of precedence of entry, and through maintaining proper procedural operation.

Serves alone or as responsible lead man of two-man crew responsible for making lockages.

Handles bow or stern lines, walks lines to proper locations along wall and snubs lines to assist pilot in maneuvering craft into position.

Secures lines on wall.

Operates electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic gate controls to open and/or close gates at one end of lock chamber.

As necessary during operation removes debris or ice in path of moving gates or in lock wall recesses to avoid equipment or machinery damage.

Performs 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.

Takes steps to remedy and/or reports it to supervisor.

Personally performs, assists in and/or directs journeyman or sub-journeyman work accomplishment.