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Transportation Attendants

On the Job

Transportation Attendants provide services to make sure passengers are safe and comfortable. They may work on ships, buses, trains, or other settings (not including airplanes). They may greet passengers, explain safety equipment, or serve food or drinks.

Typical Work Tasks

People who work in this career often:

Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.
Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.
Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
Verify information or specifications.
Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
Collect fares or payment from customers.
Record operational or production data.
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

Typical Working Conditions

Close physical proximity with other people.
Frequent contact with others.
Dealing with unpleasant or angry people.
Working in very hot or cold temperatures.
Sitting.
Frequent decision-making.

This page includes information from the O*NET 24.2 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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Transportation Attendants

On the Job

Typical Work Tasks

Typical Working Conditions