Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers.
Subway and Streetcar Operators
Degree Recommendations
Subway and Streetcar Operators
01
Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
02
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, to transport passengers.
03
Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
04
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
05
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop to maintain schedules.
06
Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
07
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
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
Telecommunications
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Depth Perception
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
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