Subway & Streetcar Operators

Also Called: Combined Rail Operator, Light Rail Operator, Rail Operator, Train Operator

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$54,690

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Subway & Streetcar Operators do

Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.

  • 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.
  • Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

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Work Context

  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Contact With Others
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Tools

  • Vehicle horns
  • Streetcars or tramway cars
  • Two way radios
  • Intercom systems
  • Rail switching systems

Technology

Office suite software
Microsoft Office
Word processing software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation and Control
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 60% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 24% Some college, no degree
  • 7% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Subway & Streetcar Operators Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Crane & Tower Operators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Transportation Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Central Arizona College

    Coolidge, AZ

  • City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

    Chicago, IL

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Controlled Movement
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Hearing and Speech
  • Verbal

This is what Subway & Streetcar Operators across the country typically make.

$26.29 / hour
$54,690 /year

Entry Level

$40.51 / hour
$84,270 /year

Median Level

$41.88 / hour
$87,110 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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