Lock and Dam Operator

Work as a shift head lock and dam operator at a Corps of Engineers navigation facility within the Inland Marine Transportation System (IMTS). Exercise primary authority over the use of lock through issuance of instructions to tow boat captains and other craft operators, the setting of precedence of entry, and maintaining proper procedural operation. Handle bow or stern lines, walk lines to proper locations along wall and snub lines to assist pilot in maneuvering craft into position. Observe weather conditions, condition of craft desiring entry, etc. to determine propriety of entry from safety standpoint. Perform operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown, and to identify the development of unsafe conditions.