Bridge & Lock Tenders
Code: 53-6011.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£57,700
Range: £28,090 - £75,360
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock operators, and slip bridge operators.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Bridge Operator
Bridge Tender
Lock Tender
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Control machinery to open and close canal locks and dams, railroad or highway drawbridges, or horizontally or vertically adjustable bridges.
- Direct movements of vessels in locks or bridge areas, using signals, telecommunication equipment, or loudspeakers.
- Observe position and progress of vessels to ensure best use of lock spaces or bridge opening spaces.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Hearing and Speech
pay attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds
recognize spoken words
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Bridge & Lock Tenders
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Bridge & Lock Tenders is £57,700. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £28,090, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £75,360 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Bridge & Lock Tenders typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Bridge & Lock Tenders include: Email software, Microsoft Outlook, Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP software, Microsoft Excel. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Bridge & Lock Tenders
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Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£28,090
Median Annual (Average):
£57,700
90th Percentile (Senior):
£75,360
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