Career fit quiz

Is Subway Operator the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the subway operator career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the subway operator job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like trains
Statement 2 of 8I stay focused
Statement 3 of 8I stay calm
Statement 4 of 8I can work shifts
Statement 5 of 8I want public benefits
Statement 6 of 8I don’t need a degree
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Transit academy plus on-the-job training training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $86,380 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Subway and streetcar operators operate subway, elevated suburban trains or electric-powered streetcars to transport passengers.

  • Operate trains
  • Follow signals
  • Keep schedules
  • Open and close doors
  • Make announcements

Read a full day in the life or see subway operator salary data.

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