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Overview
These controllers operate systems for aerial cabins, cable cars, funiculars or similar cable-propelled vehicles, keeping passenger movement steady and responding to unexpected situations.
In job descriptions, look for cable-propelled transit, control panels, passenger access, cable inspection, signalling instructions, onboard hazards, transport schedules and safety routines.
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Automated cable vehicle controllers monitor and operate cable-driven transport from control boards or operating stations. The work combines passenger movement, signalling, cable checks, schedule keeping and quick judgement when a cabin, funicular or cable-propelled vehicle needs attention.
Skills and specializations
Useful capability includes cable-propelled transit, operating control panels, inspecting cables, following signalling instructions, restricting access to unsafe areas and communicating clear instructions to passengers or colleagues.
Salary context
Salary comparisons depend on passenger-safety responsibility, operating hours, equipment complexity, emergency response duties, maintenance handover and whether the role includes control-room supervision.
Career paths
Entry can come from transport operations, cableway service, railway or tram control, lift operations or on-site passenger service. Development may move toward lead controller, station operations, safety coordination or maintenance planning.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the type of cable system, control software, signalling process, passenger duties, inspection routines, incident response and shift pattern.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for automated cable vehicle controller work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Transportation Workers, All Other
53-6099.00
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
49.34Passenger transport by cableways and ski lifts
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Crane, hoist and related plant operators (8343)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8f9b20ff-86b3-478c-8054-73a220973d6f |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8343.1 |
| ISCO group | 8343 |
| Concept type | Occupation |