re: Anyone here a drawbridge operator?

I would think it's a decent pay. I'm thinking at least $55k.
Could run a second job while on the clock. Has to be supportive pay, no way it's something like $10 an hour.
Then you'd get some pissed off a-hole.

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 I imagine you get paid dogshit to sit around all day and push a button

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I thought operators were ballin

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And I imagine you get paid dog shite to sit around all day and push a button

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Here is what the BLS is showing (Bridge and Lock Tenders):

Bridge and Lock Tenders BLS

Numbers will be skewed by states where TVA lock tenders are thrown into the mix. That being said, it looks like Illinois is the place to live if you are going to operate a drawbridge. Average wage in the Chicago metro area is just under $70K.