# Subway and Streetcar Operators

> Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 53-4041.00
- **Summary:** Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.

## Aliases

- Light Rail Operator
- Rail Operator
- Rapid Transit Operator (RTO)
- Train Operator
- Combined Rail Operator
- Light Rail Train Operator
- Light Rail Vehicle Operator (LRV Operator)
- Streetcar Operator
- Transit Operator
- Trolley Operator
- Electric Motorman
- Elevated Motorman

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monitor lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watch for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards. | Core | 4.A.1.a.2.b |
| Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Drive and control rail-guided public transportation, such as subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, or trolleys, to transport passengers. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Report delays, mechanical problems, and emergencies to supervisors or dispatchers, using radios. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Regulate vehicle speed and the time spent at each stop to maintain schedules. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Make announcements to passengers, such as notifications of upcoming stops or schedule delays. | Core | 4.A.4.a.3.c |
| Direct emergency evacuation procedures. | Core | 4.A.4.b.4.k |
| Complete reports, including shift summaries and incident or accident reports. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings. | Core | 4.A.4.a.3.c |
| Attend meetings on driver and passenger safety to learn ways in which job performance might be affected. | Core | 4.A.2.b.3.a |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Drive passenger vehicles. | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Monitor vehicle movement or location. | 4.A.1.a.2.b |
| Monitor traffic signals. | 4.A.1.a.2.d |
| Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards. | 4.A.1.a.2.g |
| Direct emergency management activities. | 4.A.4.b.4.k |
| Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Provide transportation information to passengers or customers. | 4.A.4.a.3.c |
| Record operational details of travel. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Prepare accident or incident reports. | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Maintain professional knowledge or certifications. | 4.A.2.b.3.a |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transportation | knowledge | 4.38 |
| Control Precision | ability | 4.12 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.91 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.88 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 3.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.75 |
| Rate Control | ability | 3.75 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.75 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.75 |
| Auditory Attention | ability | 3.75 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.66 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.62 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.62 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.62 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3.62 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.62 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.62 |
| Response Orientation | ability | 3.62 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.5 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.5 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 3.5 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.38 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.38 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Time Sharing | ability | 3.25 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.19 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 5 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.92 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.42 |
| Contact With Others | 4.39 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.39 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.36 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.33 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.32 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 4.25 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 4.24 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.19 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.18 |
| Consequence of Error | 4.16 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.04 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 4 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.98 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.83 |
| Time Pressure | 3.82 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 3.8 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 3.73 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.7 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.64 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.5 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.47 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.47 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 3.46 |
| Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People | 3.24 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.02 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 2.99 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 2.95 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 2.9 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.88 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 2.78 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.77 |
| Spend Time Standing | 2.61 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.55 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 2.5 |
| Level of Competition | 2.47 |
| Telephone Conversations | 2.46 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.44 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 86.52 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 8.9 |
| Some College Courses | 4.58 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 6.63 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 5.91 |
| Dependability | work_style | 5 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.26 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 4 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 3 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 2.8 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 2.52 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 2.31 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 2.28 |
| Self-Control | work_style | 2.14 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 2.13 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 1.87 |
| Integrity | work_style | 1.86 |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 1.79 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 1.69 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 53-4011.00 | role-53-4011-00 | Locomotive Engineers | Primary-Short |
| 53-4031.00 | role-53-4031-00 | Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | Primary-Short |
| 53-3052.00 | role-53-3052-00 | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | Primary-Short |
| 53-4022.00 | role-53-4022-00 | Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | Primary-Short |
| 53-3054.00 | role-53-3054-00 | Taxi Drivers | Primary-Short |
| 53-4013.00 | role-53-4013-00 | Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | Primary-Long |
| 53-3053.00 | role-53-3053-00 | Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | Primary-Long |
| 53-2021.00 | role-53-2021-00 | Air Traffic Controllers | Primary-Long |
| 53-3032.00 | role-53-3032-00 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Primary-Long |
| 53-3033.00 | role-53-3033-00 | Light Truck Drivers | Primary-Long |
| 33-3052.00 | role-33-3052-00 | Transit and Railroad Police | Supplemental |
| 33-9091.00 | role-33-9091-00 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Supply Chain & Transportation | supply-chain-transportation |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | transportation-and-materials-moving |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 84830
- **Mean Wage:** 75620
- **Pct10Wage:** 52260
- **Pct25Wage:** 59500
- **Pct75Wage:** 87940
- **Pct90Wage:** 87940
- **Employment:** 9200
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 440 | 54250 | 1 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 440 | 1 |
- **Count:** 1

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.86 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.6155429 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.1670065 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.9125129 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 37
- **Percentile:** 35
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 31 | felten_aioe |
| 38 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 41 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.6155429 | 31 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.4090909090909091 | 38 | Moderate | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.12597964796557265 | 41 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.86
- **Percentile:** 72
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.4090909090909091
- **Beta:** 0.4090909090909091
- **Gamma:** 0.4090909090909091

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings. | 0.0035947725844155307 | 4.21 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 3.4
- **Growth Percentile:** 57
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 0.9
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 14
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 9.6
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 9.9

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Ai Playbook

- **Trusted Task Count:** 1
- **Task Count:** 1
- **Total Sample:** 129
- **Autonomy Median:** 3
- **Dominant Collaboration:** directive
- **Automation Share:** 37.21
- **Augmentation Share:** 51.93

### Collaboration

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| directive | 37.21 |
| learning | 36.43 |
| task iteration | 15.5 |

### Use Case

| Label | Percent |
| --- | --- |
| personal | 93.02 |

### Delegated Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Collaboration | Autonomy Median | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings. | 0.012901612701587697 | directive | 3 | 129 |

### Boundary Tasks

| Task | Human Needed Percent | Sample Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings. | 99.2248062015504 | 129 |

### Seed Prompts

| Prompt | Collaboration |
| --- | --- |
| Do this for me: greet passengers, provide information, and answer questions concerning fares, schedules, transfers, and routings. Give me a finished draft I can review and adjust. | directive |
- **Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 10
- **Skills:** 31
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 1
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** f7aecb865f822ac4