Job Description:

• 1) Controls horizontally and vertically adjustable bridge, between wharf and scow lashed to wharf, to allow railroad cars to be driven from land to scow: Moves bridge controls to extend and align bridge tracks with tracks on barge.

• 2) Controls vertical movement of bridge in accordance with sinking of scow during loading.

• 3) May lash scow to wharf with steel cable drawn taut by winch or windlass when tugboat brings scow into position.