Subway and Streetcar Operators

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

30 alternate job titles:

Combined Rail Operator Electric Motorman Elevated Motorman Light Rail Operator Light Rail Train Operator Light Rail Transit Operator Light Rail Vehicle Operator (LRV Operator) Monorail Operator Motor Operator Rail Operator Rail Transit Operator Rapid Transit Operator (RTO) Service Vehicle Operator Shuttle Route Vehicle Operator Streetcar Motorman Streetcar Operator Subway Conductor Subway Train Driver Subway Train Operator Track Car Operator Trackmobile Operator Train Operator Tram Driver Tram Operator Trammer Transfer Car Operator Transit Operator Trolley Car Operator Trolley Operator Vehicle Operator
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Salary Information

Subway and Streetcar Operators: $84,830 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Drive passenger vehicles. General
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. General
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. General
Provide transportation information to passengers or customers. General
Record operational details of travel. General
Prepare accident or incident reports. General
Monitor vehicle movement or location. Maintenance
Monitor traffic signals. Maintenance
Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards. Maintenance
Maintain professional knowledge or certifications. Maintenance
Direct emergency management activities. Management
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Word processing software Word processing software
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