Subway and Streetcar Operators control subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers.
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- Subway and Streetcar Operators
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What do they typically do
- Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors
- Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards
- Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios
- Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop to maintain schedules
- Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays
- Direct emergency evacuation procedures
- Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports
- Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings
- Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers
- Record transactions and coin receptor readings to verify the amount of money collected
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +2.0%
Job Openings 8
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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