The most popular public transportation in Hong Kong island public transport. Land transportation has an average daily capacity of about 12.6 million passengers, of which railways and franchised buses are the mainstream of transportation. Hong Kong is also one of the busiest ports in the world, the port activities in 2017 Hong Kong had 185,420 vessel arrivals. In recent years, the industry has offered subsidy and training programmes to attract more young people to join this industry. The main job positions in railway and franchised bus field are bus captains, MTR station officers and MTR captains, while marine field is divided into deck and engine department officers.
MTR Station Officer
Duties
- Platform supervision and train service recovery
- Station crowd control and inspection
- Manning of Customer Service Centres and handling of Automatic Fare Collection equipment
Working hours
About 42 hours a week, shift work
Working environment
Work in the MTR station
Personality
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Station officer
Approximately $12,000
Station manager
Approximately $15,000
Senior station manager
Approximately $20,000
Note: Promotion and salary will be adjusted according to the company and employee’s performance.
Entry requirements
- Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)
- At least 1 year’s work experience, preferably in customer service related industries
- Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese
- Able to communicate in Mandarin or other languages has priority
Example of related training and courses
Not applicable
MTR Captain
Duties
- Coordinate with the Operations Control Centre to handle train defects
- Ensure safe and smooth operation of electric passenger cars (heavy rail or light rail) or engineering trains in accordance with the established timetable
Working hours
About 42 hours a week, shift work
Working environment
Work in the cab
Personality
- Good time management
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
MTR captain
Approximately $14,000
MTR inspector
Approximately $16,000
MTR director
Approximately $20,000
Note: Promotion and salary will be adjusted according to the company and employee’s performance.
Entry requirements
- Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)
- With at least 1 year’s work experience, preferably in customer service related industries
- Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin or other languages has priority
- Require a valid Hong Kong driving licence class 1 is mandatory for MTR Captain – Light Rail position
Example of related training and courses
Not applicable
Bus Captain
Duties
- Operate buses on specified routes and carry passengers their destinations safely
Working hours
Morning and night shift (work approximately 10 hours a day, including 1 hour of paid meal breaks)
Working environment
Work location depends on route
Personality
- Good time management
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Bus Captain
From approximately $23,100
Entry requirements
- Possession of valid Hong Kong driving licence (code 1) for at least three year; or
- Possession of valid Hong Kong driving licence (code 10 or 17)
- Satisfactory driving record
- Good driving safety awareness and record
Example of related training and courses
Training programme
- KMB Training Scheme (for details, please refer to the KMB website)
- City Bus and First Bus Website
Senior Deck Officer
Duties
- Safe loading and transport of goods and passengers
- Ensure safe sailing in the cab
- Maintain all fire and escape facilities on board
- Supervise the helm controller and monitor the junior crew to perform duties on the navigation bridge
- Manage ship navigation instruments, record charts and up-to-date information
Working hours
Stay on board for several months to one year. Shift work
Working environment
Work on board
Personality
- Good time management
- Leadership skills
Promotion and Reference Salary
Deck Trainee
Approx. $10,000
Second Officer
Approx. $30,000-40,000
Third Officer
Approx. $60,000-70,000
Note: The above salary is based on the positioning structure of the sea-going vessels. The actual salary is determined by work experience and company.
Entry requirements
- Level 2 or above in five subjects (including English, Chinese and Mathematics) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)
- Completion of approved maritime courses and pre-sea training
- When the deck trainee receives on-the-job training and obtains 18 months of sailing experience, he/she can apply for the Ocean Level 3 (Deck Senior Crew) Certificate of Competency Examination. Upon passing the qualification, he/she will be eligible for three or two positions.
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Mariner Officer (Engineering)
Duties
- Handle the administrative work of the engine department
- Maintain on board machinery, electrical appliances and motor room facilities
- Ensure all machines, appliances and facilities are in good condition
Working hours
Stay on board for several months to one year. Shift work
Working environment
Work on board
Personality
- Attention to details
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Engineer trainee
Approx. $10,000
Second engineer
Approx. $30,000-40,000
Chief engineer
Approx. $60,000-70,000
Note: The above salary is based on the career structure of the sea vessels. The actual salary is determined by work experience and company.
Entry requirements
- Level 2 or above in five subjects (including English, Chinese and Mathematics) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)
- Completion of an approved maritime course
- When the trainee accepts training onboard and obtains 6 months of sailing experience, he/she can apply for the Certificate of Competency of the Ocean Level 3 (Engineering Senior Crew). After passing the examination, he/she is qualified to serve as a three- or two-wheel.
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Tour Bus Driver
Duties
- Pick up students at stops along established routes and drop them off at school
- Transport staff to and from work
- Transport tourists to attractions
Working hours
About 45 hours per week, 6 days a week, may work in shifts on holidays
Working environment
Different areas in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories)
Personality
- Good time management
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Tour bus driver
Approximately $19,000 - $25,000
Entry requirements
- No academic requirements
- Possession of a valid Hong Kong driving licence (code 9 and 10)
- Good driving safety awareness and a satisfactory driving record
Example of related training and courses
Not applicable
Minibus Driver
Duties
- Operate minibuses to specified routes and carry passengers to their destinations safely
Working hours
Working in shifts (each shift is approximately 9 hours)
Working environment
Work location depends on routes
Personality
- Good time management
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Minibus driver
Approximately $12,000
Entry requirements
- No academic requirements
- Possession of a valid Hong Kong driving licence (code 5)
- Good driving safety awareness and a satisfactory driving record
Example of related training and courses
Certificate
Taxi Driver
Duties
- Pick up passengers from a location and deliver them to their destination safely, via the quickest possible route
Working hours
Flexible
Working environment
Location depends on routes
Personality
- Good time management
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Taxi driver
Approximately $13,000
Entry requirements
- Aged 21 or above
- Possession of a valid Hong Kong Taxi driving licence
- Good driving safety awareness and a satisfactory driving record
Example of related training and courses
Certificate