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How to hire a tube station attendant

Tube station attendant hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring tube station attendants in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a tube station attendant is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new tube station attendant to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a tube station attendant, step by step

To hire a tube station attendant, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire a tube station attendant, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step tube station attendant hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a tube station attendant job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new tube station attendant
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you start hiring a tube station attendant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a tube station attendant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a tube station attendant that fits the bill.

    This list presents tube station attendant salaries for various positions.

    Type of Tube Station AttendantDescriptionHourly rate
    Tube Station Attendant$11-17
    Mailroom ClerkA mailroom clerk specializes in handling and distributing mail and packages within a company or establishment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. They are responsible for scanning and sorting out every parcel through a system, making sure to document everything in and out of the building... Show more$11-17
    Mail ClerkA mail clerk is responsible for sorting and processing mails for the business. Mail clerks' duties include maintenance of mailing supplies by regularly monitoring inventory, forwarding incoming mails and safe packages to appropriate departments, labeling outgoing mails with secured packaging, keeping records of acknowledged mails, and returning misdirected mails to the correct recipient... Show more$10-19
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Guest Service
    • Safety Regulations
    • Safety Procedures
    Responsibilities:
    • Manage VIP's with personal requirements and assist in their room set up and hospitality experience.
    • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
    • Prepare assembled, and package various food items for Starbucks
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your tube station attendant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A tube station attendant salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, tube station attendants' average salary in florida is 37% less than in massachusetts.
    • Seniority. Entry-level tube station attendants earn 38% less than senior-level tube station attendants.
    • Certifications. A tube station attendant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a tube station attendant's salary.

    Average tube station attendant salary

    $14.26hourly

    $29,670 yearly

    Entry-level tube station attendant salary
    $23,000 yearly salary
    Updated February 1, 2026
  4. Writing a tube station attendant job description

    A job description for a tube station attendant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a tube station attendant job description:

    Tube station attendant job description example

    Must interact with guests in a safe, friendly, and positive manner. Tolerable of working outdoors for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions. Considered applicants must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

    This is Seasonal Full Time or Part Time positions. Position will begin late November/early December and will end mid-March

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and capable to stand for extended periods of time.

    SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES

    • Report to work on time for all scheduled shifts.
    • Must be in uniform when on duty.
    • Lead by example for a safe work environment.
    • Follow all opening, closing, and daily operating procedures.
    • Greet guests in a friendly manner.
    • Advise and assist passengers as required.
    • Maintain an orderly passenger traffic flow in a safe manner.
    • Maintain a safe operation for all staff and guests as conditions change.
    • Keep work area neat and clean.
    • Must follow policies and procedures outlined in the Wintergreen Handbook and departmental training.
    • Able to take on additional tasks and assignments assigned by the manager.


    BENEFITS OF WORKING AT WINTERGREEN:

    Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play! We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full time associates: (medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan). Our unique recreational benefit package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia


  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find tube station attendants for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your tube station attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit tube station attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with tube station attendant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new tube station attendant

    Once you've found the tube station attendant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

    To prepare for the new tube station attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a tube station attendant?

Recruiting tube station attendants involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

You can expect to pay around $29,670 per year for a tube station attendant, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for tube station attendants in the US typically range between $11 and $17 an hour.

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