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Transportation

Subway and Light Rail Operator

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

Annual openings

35

Median wage

n/a

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B is required for this job. Some employer require this before you start and others will help you get it after you are hired.

Work experience

Many employers expect some previous work experience, with Customer Service experience being highly valued.

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Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios.
  2. Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop to maintain schedules.
  3. Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays.
  4. Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings.
  5. Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
  6. Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
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