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CAREER
Subway and Streetcar Operators
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$69,440
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.3% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
What Subway and Streetcar Operators Do
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.
Other Job Titles Subway and Streetcar Operators May Have
Combined Rail Operator, Light Rail Operator, Light Rail Train Operator, Light Rail Vehicle Operator (LRV Operator), Rail Operator, Rapid Transit Operator (RTO), Streetcar Operator, Train Operator, Transit Operator, Trolley Operator
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
- 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, to transport passengers.
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Subway and Streetcar Operators
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Some college, no degree (37%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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