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Career Details : Subway and Streetcar Operators

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Description

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

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks

  • Answers questions from passengers concerning fares, schedules, and routings.
  • Opens and closes doors of train or streetcar to allow passengers to enter or leave vehicle.
  • Drives rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated suburban train, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers.
  • Collects fares from passengers and issues change and transfers.
  • Records readings of coin receptor at beginning and end of shift to verify amount of money received during shift.

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    • Consequence of Error
    • Job-Required Social Interaction
    • Provide a Service to Others
    • Deal With External Customers
    • Special Uniform
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