BRIDGE AND LOCK OPERATOR 1

WS209 $33,405 - $60,112
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/17/2019

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To operate a power driven drawbridge and/or navigational lock, which includes performing preventive maintenance on related equipment.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct supervision from a Highway Foreman 2, Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent or equivalent supervisor; may also receive functional supervision from a Bridge and Lock Operator 2.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Bridge and Lock Operator 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Receives on-the-job training in the operation of power-driven drawbridges and/or navigational locks.

Becomes familiar with Coast Guard and state regulations, rules and policies for waterway operations and related equipment.

Conducts visual inspections of bridge and/or navigational lock to ensure safe operation.

Prepares logs by documenting bridge/lock openings and closings in response to marine vessel signals.

Uses the marine radio to communicate with vessel pilots.

Reports mechanical or electrical problems to appropriate personnel so that corrective action can be taken.

Lubricates operating machinery.

Checks fluid levels and changes oil in emergency generators.

Assists in the collection of information to report collisions and damage incidents.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.