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Lock and Dam Operator
U.S. Army Corps of EngineersEast Alton, IL
$24.37–36.05/hr
Posted Oct 15, 2026 · Apply by Oct 29, 2026
What you’d do
Trainee lock and dam operator at a lock on the Illinois River. Handles and snubs lines during lockages, secures towlines to the lock wall, operates electrical gate controls, and serves as groundman for the service bridge boom crane. Formal training program with on-the-job and classroom instruction. Found on USAJOBS on Oct 15, 2026. Apply through the official announcement.
You’ll need
- U.S. citizenship
- Willingness to complete formal training program
- Ability to handle and snub heavy lines
- Physical work on lock walls and vessels
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