Subway and Streetcar Operators

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

Subway and Streetcar Operators spend a lot of their time Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events. They are naturally good at Reaction Time, Response Orientation, Control Precision, and Oral Expression. Subway and Streetcar Operators are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Transportation, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Operation and Control and Operation Monitoring.

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Work Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Getting Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Processing Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  

Abilities

Reaction Time
  
Response Orientation
  
Control Precision
  
Oral Expression
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Sound Localization
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Far Vision
  
Auditory Attention
  
Rate Control
  
Speech Recognition
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Selective Attention
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Information Ordering
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Depth Perception
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Near Vision
  
Time Sharing
  
Written Comprehension
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Visualization
  
Written Expression
  
Speed of Closure
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Memorization
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Number Facility
  
Static Strength
  
Night Vision
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Stamina
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Trunk Strength
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Explosive Strength
  
Extent Flexibility
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Investigative
  
Social
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Transportation
  
Public Safety and Security
  
English Language
  
Education and Training
  
Mechanical
  
Psychology
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Telecommunications
  
Communications and Media
  
Law and Government
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Foreign Language
  
Administration and Management
  
Geography
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Clerical
  
Physics
  
Production and Processing
  

Wages

Texas
$48,120  
 

Skills

Operation and Control
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Critical Thinking
  
Active Learning
  
Time Management
  
Monitoring
  
Active Listening
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Service Orientation
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Coordination
  
Troubleshooting
  
Persuasion
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Repairing
  
Mathematics
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Equipment Selection
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Systems Analysis
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Self Control
  
Attention to Detail
  
Cooperation
  
Concern for Others
  
Integrity
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Persistence
  
Independence
  
Initiative
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Leadership
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Social Orientation
  
Innovation
  

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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
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Consequence of Error
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Physical Proximity
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Level of Competition
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Degree of Automation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Public Speaking
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Work Schedules
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  

-Every day-

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Telephone
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Telephone
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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, in order 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.
  
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
  
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop, in order to maintain schedules.
  
Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  
Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
  
Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  
Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety in order to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  
Record transactions and coin receptor readings in order to verify the amount of money collected.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  
Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, in order to transport passengers.
  
Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
  
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop, in order to maintain schedules.
  
Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
  
Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
  
Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety in order to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
  
Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  
Record transactions and coin receptor readings in order to verify the amount of money collected.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  
Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  
Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
  
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop, in order to maintain schedules.
  
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, in order to transport passengers.
  
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  
Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
  
Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
  
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
  
Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety in order to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Record transactions and coin receptor readings in order to verify the amount of money collected.
  
Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
  
Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
  
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, in order to transport passengers.
  
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop, in order to maintain schedules.
  
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  
Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  
Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  
Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
  
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
  
Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety in order to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  
Record transactions and coin receptor readings in order to verify the amount of money collected.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
  
Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  
Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety in order to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  
Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
  
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  
Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
  
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop, in order to maintain schedules.
  
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, in order 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.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Record transactions and coin receptor readings in order to verify the amount of money collected.
  
Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  
Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
  
Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
  
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop, in order to maintain schedules.
  
Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety in order to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  
Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
  
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, in order to transport passengers.
  
Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Record transactions and coin receptor readings in order to verify the amount of money collected.
  
Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety in order to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  
Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
  
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
  
Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop, in order to maintain schedules.
  
Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  
Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
  
Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
  
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, in order to transport passengers.
  
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  
Record transactions and coin receptor readings in order to verify the amount of money collected.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  
Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, in order 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.
  
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop, in order to maintain schedules.
  
Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
  
Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
  
Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
  
Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety in order to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Record transactions and coin receptor readings in order to verify the amount of money collected.
  
Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Direct emergency evacuation procedures.
  
Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety in order to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  
Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports.
  
Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  
Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, in order to transport passengers.
  
Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  
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.
  
Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop, in order to maintain schedules.
  
Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Record transactions and coin receptor readings in order to verify the amount of money collected.
  
Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level