LOCK AND DAM OPERATOR

US Department of War
Seattle, Washington 98127 United States  View Map
Posted: May 30, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Other
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    Handle bow or stern lines and walk lines to proper locations along wall and snub lines to assist pilots in maneuvering craft into position.

    Secure lines on the lock wall.

    Operate electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic gate controls to open and/or close gates at one end of lock chamber necessary for emptying and filling operations, and as necessary during double lockages.

    Remove debris in the path of moving gates or in lock wall recesses to avoid equipment or machinery damage.

    Operate electrically, electronic, or hydraulically controlled valves controlling flow of water for emptying and filling operation.

    Operate light and horn signals to vessels entering and leaving lock chamber.

    Contact boat pilots to obtain data such as number of passengers, tonnage and commodities being transported, point of origin and destination, etc.

    Record data following established procedures such as name of vessel, time of lockage, direction of travel and other pertinent facts about lockage.

    Operate electrical or electronic controls to raise or lower dam gates in accordance with specific instructions regarding time and degree of gate change.

  • Job Description

    Job Title

    Job Description

    Help

    Handle bow or stern lines and walk lines to proper locations along wall and snub lines to assist pilots in maneuvering craft into position.

    Secure lines on the lock wall.

    Operate electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic gate controls to open and/or close gates at one end of lock chamber necessary for emptying and filling operations, and as necessary during double lockages.

    Remove debris in the path of moving gates or in lock wall recesses to avoid equipment or machinery damage.

    Operate electrically, electronic, or hydraulically controlled valves controlling flow of water for emptying and filling operation.

    Operate light and horn signals to vessels entering and leaving lock chamber.

    Contact boat pilots to obtain data such as number of passengers, tonnage and commodities being transported, point of origin and destination, etc.

    Record data following established procedures such as name of vessel, time of lockage, direction of travel and other pertinent facts about lockage.

    Operate electrical or electronic controls to raise or lower dam gates in accordance with specific instructions regarding time and degree of gate change.

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