Tram driver jobs

Tram drivers are responsible for transporting passengers to and from their destinations in accordance with the established schedule.

How to progress into

Investigate the many entry points available for this position.

You could qualify for this position if you have:

a college course

an internship or traineeship

working on filling this position

using in a direct manner

College

There is a Level 2 Diploma in Rail Services available that focuses on Tram and Light Rail Vehicle Driving that you might pursue.

In order to participate in this course, you will often be required to be working for a passenger transport firm or to be on a placement.

Entry requirements

In most cases, you will require:

For a level 2 programme, you will need at least two GCSEs, or their equivalent, with marks ranging from 9 to 3 (A* to D).

Apprenticeship

You may qualify for this position by completing an intermediate apprenticeship as a passenger transport driver and selecting the tram driver option as part of your training.

To finish this endeavor requires at least a year's worth of time.

Entry requirements

In most cases, you will require:

a few General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams, often containing English and mathematics, or their equivalent for an intermediate apprenticeship.

Work

After completing the necessary training provided by the firm, you may begin working for the business as a passenger assistance or conductor.

Application Made Directly

You might seek out opportunities for tram driver training via firms that operate trams. If you want to impress some companies, you should have a few GCSEs with marks ranging from 9 to 4 (A* to C), especially in English and mathematics.

In most cases, you will be required to have a driver's license in order to apply. It would be beneficial, but it is not required, if you have experience driving a bus, coach, or rail.

What must be done

Determine the talents that will be necessary for you to succeed in this job.

Competence and familiarity

You'll need:

familiarity with modes of transportation, associated expenses, and potential advantages

the capacity to take constructive criticism while maintaining one's composure under intense conditions

client service skills

perseverance as well as the capacity to maintain composure amid difficult circumstances

familiarity with matters pertaining to public safety and security

to do one's work completely and with careful attention to detail.

the capacity to collaborate effectively with one's peers

the capacity to operate and exercise control over apparatus

should have a working knowledge of how to use a computer or other hand-held device for simple activities.

Restrictions and Requirements

You will be required to:

be above the age of 18 years old.

possess a valid and complete driver's license.

pass a medical check

be tested for the presence of alcohol and drugs.

What you'll do

Learn the day-to-day responsibilities that are expected of you in this capacity.

Day-to-day duties

You may be responsible for the following as part of your regular duties:

perform inspections of the equipment at the beginning of your shift.

maneuver the tram along the designated paths.

Pick up and set down passengers at the various stations along the tram route.

Maintain radio communication with the control room in order to get the most recent information about the route.

broadcast announcements to the passengers using a public address system.

Create written accounts of any occurrences that occur over the course of your shift.

Working environment

You might do business while traveling.

Your place of employment can have a lot of background noise.

It's possible that you'll have to wear a uniform.