Equipment Operator

Duties

In a training capacity, works as part of a two-man team during 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 towlines to lock wall as required.

Operates electrical gate controls to open or close gates at one end of the lock chamber.

Serves as groundman during operation of service bridge boom crane.

Secures lines and slings to materials or equipment being moved and provides hand signals to operator for moving items to and from barges or trucks, for placing bulkheads, etc.

Performs variety of tasks in providing assistance to and/or personally performing work required for the installation, repair and maintenance of lock or lock and dam machinery and equipment of mechanical or electrical type.

Performs seasonal duties such as grass cutting, trimming, gardening; shoveling snow, clearing ice; as well as janitorial tasks such as cleaning control house and other site buildings, restroom facilities, standby equipment, etc.