How do they match: Subway and Streetcar Operators

  • Subway Train Driver

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

  • Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, to transport passengers.
  • Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety to learn ways in which job performance might be affected.
  • Collect fares from passengers, and issue change and transfers.
  • 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.

  • Drive passenger vehicles.
  • Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.