Career fit quiz

Is Bridge Tender the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the bridge tender career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the bridge tender job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like quiet work
Statement 2 of 8I pay attention
Statement 3 of 8I can work shifts
Statement 4 of 8I like boats
Statement 5 of 8I want public benefits
Statement 6 of 8I want short training
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about A few weeks of training training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $57,700 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Bridge and lock tenders operate and tend bridges, canal locks and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways.

  • Open and close bridges
  • Stop traffic
  • Operate locks
  • Communicate with vessels
  • Inspect equipment

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