Subway & Streetcar Operators
Also called: Train Operator, Light Rail Operator, Rail Operator, Combined Rail Operator
What they do:
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.
On the job, you would:
- Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
- Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, in order to transport passengers.
- Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
Transportation
Safety and Government
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Controlled Movement
Hand and Finger Use
Hearing and Speech
Verbal
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about subway and streetcar operators.