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Anyone here a drawbridge operator?
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:45 am
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:45 am
I was thinking today of the easiest jobs in the world where you don't really have to do anything.
This one tops the list.
I imagine you are in aa room, tv and computer going. Nice pot of your favorite coffee, some classic music in the background.
Boat radios in, you hit a switch, then hit it again when they are clear. Then wait a few hours for another boat.
The guys who work the train bridges have it even easier because they leave it up the whole time until a train is coming.
I would have more posts than SFP with that job.
This one tops the list.
I imagine you are in aa room, tv and computer going. Nice pot of your favorite coffee, some classic music in the background.
Boat radios in, you hit a switch, then hit it again when they are clear. Then wait a few hours for another boat.
The guys who work the train bridges have it even easier because they leave it up the whole time until a train is coming.
I would have more posts than SFP with that job.
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 11:50 am
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Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:46 am to Napoleon
And I imagine you get paid dogshit to sit around all day and push a button
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:48 am to Napoleon
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The guys who work the train bridges have out even easier because they leave it up the whole time until a train is coming.
How is that easier? They seem equal and opposite.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:48 am to Ed Osteen
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.
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.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:48 am to Napoleon
I was...
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:48 am to GRTiger
Because trains are in4 a schedule, you know exactly when they come.
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 11:49 am
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:50 am to Napoleon
I know plenty of executive types who don't do shite but collect a paycheck because they are related to the owner.
Doesn't get any easier than that.
Doesn't get any easier than that.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:51 am to Ed Osteen
Doubtful. Ask any ot operator about that.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:51 am to Napoleon
Plant operator
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:52 am to Ed Osteen
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I imagine you get paid dogshit to sit around all day and push a button
I thought operators were ballin
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:53 am to djangochained
Those guys actually have to do things. A bridge operator can sit in one spot and not move for eight hourshours. Can go an entire day without opening the bridge once.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:54 am to Nado Jenkins83
Surely you can understand the difference of operating a refinery verse a drawbridge
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:54 am to Ed Osteen
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:54 am to Napoleon
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Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:55 am to TexasTiger39
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Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:57 am to Napoleon
I imagine there is some liability with operating anything that could possibly cause damage/death. Probably all sorts of pain-in-the-arse protocols that have to be followed with operating a bridge.
I'd say a college professor has it pretty easy, especially one with tenure. You can be stoned out of your mind and even bang your students and not get fired.
I'd say a college professor has it pretty easy, especially one with tenure. You can be stoned out of your mind and even bang your students and not get fired.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 11:57 am to Ed Osteen
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And I imagine you get paid dog shite to sit around all day and push a button
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.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 12:03 pm to madmaxvol
I wasn’t more speaking on the Louisiana smaller bridge operators. I’m not surprised that a city like Chicago is the goldmine but also not surprised the LA avg wage is 26-31k a year
Interesting link though
Interesting link though
This post was edited on 12/27/17 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 12/27/17 at 12:04 pm to arkiebrian
So.......you think teaching college and having a masters or a phd in education is easier than being a teacher?
Shirley you jest.
Shirley you jest.
Posted on 12/27/17 at 12:05 pm to Ed Osteen
Yeah a plant operator is homer simpson
Drawbridge operator is like adam sandler in big daddy
Drawbridge operator is like adam sandler in big daddy
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