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What is a tram operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a tram operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $18.0 an hour? That's $37,449 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 56,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreTram OperatorUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $37,449

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.37%

Asian 5.49%

Black or African American 13.29%

Hispanic or Latino 19.83%

Unknown 4.06%

White 55.97%

Gender

female 25.61%

male 74.39%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.1

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a tram operator

  1. Explore tram operator education requirements

    Most common tram operator degrees

    High School Diploma

    41.9 %

    Bachelor's

    32.3 %

    Associate

    19.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific tram operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Tram87.16%
    Customer Service12.84%
  3. Complete relevant tram operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New tram operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a tram operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real tram operator resumes.
  4. Research tram operator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
    • Analyze and prepare reports from DOD websites to track all inbound and outbound flights for all personnel.
    • Push buttons to start reel and winding cable, causing tram buckets to move between loading and unloading areas.
    • Greet customers, tram operator, parking lot attendant, drive customers from parking lot to the ticket plaza.
  5. Apply for tram operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a tram operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average tram operator salary

The average tram operator salary in the United States is $37,449 per year or $18 per hour. Tram operator salaries range between $24,000 and $56,000 per year.

Average tram operator salary
$37,449 Yearly
$18.00 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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