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73301.03 – Subway train and light rail transit operators

Subway train and light rail transit operators transport passengers on established routes.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Light rail transit operator
  • Subway train operator
  • Urban transit operator

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate subway or rail transit vehicles as part of two-person crew
  • Observe signals at crossings and arrival and departure points
  • Operate controls to open and close transit vehicle doors
  • Report delays, malfunctions and accidents to control unit
  • Ensure passenger safety and welfare in emergencies, and direct passengers during evacuation procedures.

Additional information

  • Progression to transit supervisory positions, inspector or training instructor positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators (72024)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

73 – General trades

Sub-major group

733 – Transportation occupations

Minor group

7330 – Transport truck and transit drivers

Unit group

73301 – Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators

Occupational profile

73301.03 – Subway train and light rail transit operators

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