About This Career Path
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers.
Subway and Streetcar Operators
Average
$46,250
ANNUAL
$22.24
HOURLY
Entry Level
$31,030
ANNUAL
$14.92
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,640
ANNUAL
$18.58
HOURLY
Expert Level
$77,130
ANNUAL
$37.08
HOURLY
Subway and Streetcar Operators
340
Projected job openings through 2030
Subway and Streetcar Operators
01
Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
02
Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
03
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, to transport passengers.
04
Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
05
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop to maintain schedules.
06
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
07
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
08
Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
09
Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
10
Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
Subway and Streetcar Operators
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Reaction Time
ABILITY
Auditory Attention
ABILITY
Far Vision
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
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