On Demand Driver

Event Information

Rock Region METRO Job Fair
Upcoming Date:
Friday, February 6, 2026, 9-11:45 AM

Location:

901 Maple Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114

On Demand Driver
Starting Pay: $16.97 per hour
Candidate must be able to work evening shifts and weekends

• Company Advancement Opportunities
• Dental, Vision, and Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Employer Paid Disability & Life insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Leave
• In-house Training Opportunities
• Transit Passes for Employees & Eligible Dependents
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Overtime Eligibility
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union Membership
• Minority Lead Workforce
• Uniforms Provided
• Fulfilling Work
• Community Service
• Safety/Attendance Awards
• Work-Life Balance
• Post High School Education Not Required
• No requirement for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

The On Demand Driver is responsible for operating a sedan or Wheelchair Accessible Van (WAV) to pick up and discharge passengers at designated stops or as directed by METRO Dispatch. The driver will perform visual vehicle inspections, collect fares and transfers, issue transfers, and inspect passes for validity, operate 2‑Way radios, Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), or other electronic communication devices, provide passengers with general information about routes and schedules, and complete written reports on accidents or other unusual incidents in an accurate and timely manner.

• Perform visual vehicle inspections and report any mechanical problems or defects
• Pick up and discharge passengers as directed
• Collect fares and transfers, issue transfers, and inspect passes for validity
• Operate 2‑Way radios to communicate with Dispatch and management
• Complete written reports on accidents or other unusual incidents in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform other customer service activities as necessary
• Operate MDTs or electronic communication devices
• Provide passengers with general information of routes and schedules

• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, rules, and driving courtesies; principles and practices of good customer service and safe driving practices
• Ability to learn METRO’s policies and procedures
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations
• Ability to work varied hours to cover scheduled operations
• Exercise good judgment and problem‑solving skills
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English
• Operate vehicle safely and efficiently
• Provide on‑time and dependable service to the public
• Learn about METRO’s services
• Maintain a friendly and courteous demeanor when interacting with the public, passengers, and fellow employees through tactful, patient, and courteous interactions
• Keep accurate recorded logs of trip information when required

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:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent

• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age
• Prefer three years of experience as a driver
• One year working with the general public

• Must have a good driving record as defined by METRO
• Must possess at minimum a valid Class D Driver's License issued by the Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must have the ability to pass a pre‑employment background check, a non‑DOT medical examination, and drug screen

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.