Tram Driver

Overview

Tram Drivers drive trams to transport passengers on urban light rail networks.

Day-to-day

• stops at stations and set locations to pick up and set down passengers and freight
• opens and closes doors before and after passengers board or disembark
• observes signals, track conditions, nearby traffic and prescribed speeds to ensure safety
• monitors indicator gauges, changes controls and power supply poles and reports operating irregularities
• checks time and adherence to timetables
• may advise passengers on destinations.

Considerations

• requires driving
• stressful
• working outdoors.