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75210.01 – Lock equipment operators

Lock equipment operators operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Bridgemaster
  • Canal lock tender
  • Lock operator
  • Lockmaster

Core competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to detect operational irregularities with locking mechanism in real-time, perform basic diagnostics and initiate corrective actions according to standard procedures
  • Quality Control Testing to perform visual inspections, verifying calibration accuracy, identifying and reporting lock equipment malfunctions
  • Far Vision to clearly discern fine details, such as alignment and condition of locking mechanisms as well as observe the progress of vessels passing through locks from a distance
  • Glare Tolerance and Night Vision to consistently and efficiently perform tasks such as locking, adjusting and securing equipment with precision in high-glare or low-light environments
  • Collaboration to communicate with captains and crews to direct movements of vessels in lock areas and to institute emergency procedures to assist vessels in difficulty
  • Knowledge in Public Safety and Security to understand basic procedures for securing and maintaining lock equipment, responding to equipment malfunctions or security breaches, safety regulations and reporting incidents effectively

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate telecommunication equipment or use portable loudspeakers to direct movements of vessels in lock area
  • Operate controls to open or close lock gates
  • Operate controls to raise, lower or turn bridges
  • Observe progress of vessels passing through locks.

Additional information

  • There is little or no mobility among lock equipment operators, cable ferry operators and ferry terminal workers.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Deck officers, water transport (72602)
  • Water transport deck and engine room crew (74201)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

75 – Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers

Sub-major group

752 – Transport drivers, operators and labourers

Minor group

7521 – Water and rail transport operators and labourers and related occupations

Unit group

75210 – Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations

Occupational profile

75210.01 – Lock equipment operators

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