What does a Lock Keeper do?

You operate a lock and manage ship traffic on the waterway.

What education does Lock Keeper require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Lock Keeper earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 52'000, mid ~CHF CHF 64'000 per year (approximate).

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Lock Keeper

Transport & Logistics

Lock keepers are responsible for handling shipping traffic at a lock. In modern control centres, lock keepers work almost exclusively at the monitor. Some locks are operated by remote control. They carry out the following tasks:

Entry

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 64'000

CHF 5'333/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 78'080

CHF 6'507/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Lock Keeper

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

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Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

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Career Start

Qualified professional

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Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity2/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk6/10

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