Full Time Bus Operator

cata; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision plan

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Transit passes

Paid holidays & sick leave

In-house training

Job summary

Rock Region METRO in North Little Rock, AR is seeking bus operators for fixed-route service. The role focuses on safe, punctual operation and courteous passenger communication, including schedules, fares, and transfers, with support for riders with special needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 21 years old and hold a Class A/B CDL with Passenger endorsement or a Commercial Learner's Permit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Prefer one year of CDL passenger driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a city bus in a safe, timely, and courteous manner.
• Meet schedule demands and provide passenger information.
• Assist passengers with wheelchairs and secure mobility devices.
• Provide route schedules, fare details, and transfer instructions.

Skills

CDL with Passenger endorsement

Customer service

Safety awareness

Background check compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rock Region METRO Job Fair on

Upcoming Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9-11:45 a.m.

Location: Rock Region METRO
901 Maple Street, North Little Rock, AR 72116

NEW rate of pay $21.00 per hour, pay increases are in accordance with a union contract.

Must possess a Class A or B CDL with Passenger endorsement, issued by the Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles

or

Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS

• Company Advancement Opportunities
• Dental, Vision, and Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Disability & Life insurance
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Leave
• In-house Training Opportunities
• Transit Passes for Employees & Eligible Dependents
• Bi-weekly Pay

  COMPANY SUMMARY

  Rock Region METRO (METRO) is Arkansas’ largest public transit agency and serves the Little Rock metropolitan area. Come build your career with us and help to provide reliable service to your community. We offer competitive pay and great benefits.

  JOB SUMMARY

  This position is responsible for the safe and timely operation of Fixed-Route buses. During daily operations, this person will be responsible to drive in a safe, courteous, and timely manner while providing customer service in the form of passenger communications including route schedules and times, fare rates and process, and transfer instructions. They may also assist passengers with special needs, including passengers with disabilities.

  RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

  • Operate a city bus
  • Requires sitting for long periods while operating bus.
  • Must meet schedule demands of the particular route
  • Must assist passengers in wheelchairs by securing wheelchair while on the bus.
  • Provide passengers with general information of routes and schedules.

  QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be to meet the following:

  Required Education

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent

  Required Prior Experience

  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age,
  • Prefer one year of CDL passenger driving experience

  Special Requirements, including Licenses and/or Certifications

  • Must possess a Class A or B CDL with Passenger endorsement, issued by the Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
  • Must have a good driving record as defined by METRO.
  • Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment background check, a DOT medical examination, and drug screen.
  • New operators will start off as an extra board driver, you will work as business demands, typically filling in for days off, vacations, sick days, call-offs, vacated bids, etc.

  EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

  METRO is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will administer its candidate evaluation and hiring, personnel policies, and conduct employment practices in a manner that results in treatment based upon merit, experience, and other work-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

  Strong preference given to local central Arkansas candidates.