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METRO Streetcar Operator

Rock Region METRO

CAMP ROBINSON, ARFull-time$18/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18/hr
Location
CAMP ROBINSON, AR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class D Driver's LicensePass DOT Medical Examination

Job overview

Rock Region METRO is hiring a METRO Streetcar Operator. The METRO Streetcar Operator drives a streetcar powered by overhead electric lines across the Main Street Bridge, connecting tourists and locals to downtown attractions. The role provides historic and community information, assists passengers, collects fares, and ensures safe, courteous service while adhering to schedules and METRO policies.

Key focus areas include Operate streetcars safely, courteously, and reliably on a designated route according to schedule., Direct and assist passengers safely during boarding and deboarding, including wheelchair lift operation., and Operate two-way radio system and notify dispatch of incidents, accidents, or passenger issues..

Successful candidates bring Class D Driver's License, Good Driving Record, and High School Graduate Or General Education Degree. Important skills include Customer-Friendly Attitude, Operate Two-Way Radio System, Communicate Two-Way Radio System, Written Reports, Describe Attractions, and Describe History.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer-Friendly AttitudeOperate Two-Way Radio SystemCommunicate Two-Way Radio SystemWritten ReportsDescribe AttractionsDescribe HistoryDescribe Cultured FeaturesPublic RelationsClear Speaking VoiceTraffic LawsOrdinancesRulesDriving CourtesiesCustomer Service Principles and PracticesSafe Driving PracticesLearn METRO Policies and ProceduresReadWriteBasic Mathematic CalculationsWork Varied HoursGood JudgmentProblem-SolvingUnderstand Oral Instructions in EnglishFollow Oral Instructions in EnglishUnderstand Written Instructions in EnglishFollow Written Instructions in EnglishOperate Vehicles SafelyOperate Vehicles EfficientlyProvide on-Time ServiceProvide Dependable ServiceLearn METRO Streetcar RoutesLearn METRO Streetcar SchedulesMaintain Friendly DemeanorMaintain Courteous DemeanorTactful InteractionsPatient InteractionsCourteous InteractionsAccurate Recorded LogsTwo-Way Radio OperationPublic Relations SkillsKnowledge of Traffic LawsKnowledge of Safe Driving PracticesKnowledge of Customer Service PrinciplesBasic Math CalculationsEnglish ComprehensionAbility to Read and WriteAbility to Operate Vehicles SafelyAbility to Follow Oral and Written Instructions

Qualifications

Class D Driver's LicenseHigh School Graduate or GEDTwo to Four Years Related Work ExperienceThree Years Verifiable Driving ExperienceOne Year Experience Working With General PublicGood Driving RecordPass Pre-Employment Background CheckPass DOT Medical ExaminationPass Drug ScreenAbility to Work WeekendsAbility to Work Varied HoursStrong Preference for Local Central Arkansas Candidates

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Rock Region METRO Job Fair on

Upcoming Date: Friday, August 14, 2026, from 9-11:45 a.m.

Location: 901 Maple Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114

Pay $18.00 per hour. Paid training

Must possess a Class D driver's license with good driving record.

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

  • Overtime Eligibility

  • Direct Deposit

  • Credit Union Membership

  • Uniforms Provided

  • Fulfilling Work

  • Community Service

  • Safety/Attendance Awards

  • Work-Life Balance

A METRO Streetcar Operator operates a streetcar on an overhead electric power supply and travel across the Main Street Bridge over the Arkansas River to connect tourists, visitors, and locals to the cities major art and entertainment venues, restaurants, museums, parks, shops, libraries, and neighborhoods located in the downtowns. Streetcar operators provide information on historic sites, current economic revitalization efforts, community events, future expansion plans, and other news and facts from your vantage point on the heated and cooled streetcars.

This is a full-time position and the person selected to fill this position must be flexible in the hours of work and will be required to work weekends. Customer-friendly attitude is critical to this position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Operates streetcars in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner on a designated route within a defined time schedule. Directs and assists passengers in a safe and orderly fashion in boarding and deboarding. Provides assistance to people with disabilities and the elderly as required including operating platform wheelchair lifts.

  • • Operates and communicate a two-way radio system as regulated by the FCC. Notifies central dispatch/and or METRO Streetcar Manager of deviations, overload, accidents or passenger incidents. Notify central dispatch/and or METRO Streetcar Manager of passengers’ medical or behavioral problems and vehicle mechanical or electrical trouble. Complete and submit written reports concerning passenger incidents, accidents and route deviations.

  • Responsible for the collection of appropriate fares. Distribute and collect transfers, tickets and coupons. Dispenses information to passengers as requested.

  • Advise passengers of rules and regulations when necessary.

  • Be able to describe attractions, history and cultured features to tourists in a pleasant manner. Drivers will ALWAYS need the ability to demonstrate a “customer-friendly attitude.”

Qualifications:

  • Must be High School Graduate or General Education Degree

  • Two to four years related work experience

  • Three (3) years of verifiable driving experience and one (1) year of experience working with the general public.

  • Must have a good driving record as defined by METRO. M

  • Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment background check, DOT medical examination, and drug screen.

  • Must be able to comprehend written & oral directions, bulletins, routes, fares, etc.

  • Excellent public relations skills, clear speaking voice.

Knowledge of:

  • Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and driving courtesies involved in transit operations.

  • Principles and practices of customer service.

  • Safe driving practices.

Ability to:

  • Learn METRO’s policies and procedures.

  • Read, write, and make basic mathematic calculations.

  • Work varied hours to cover scheduled operations.

  • Exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.

  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions spoken or written in English.

  • Operate vehicles safely and efficiently.

  • Provide on-time and dependable service to the public.

  • Learn METRO Streetcar’s routes and schedules.

  • 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.

Full package of benefits including health, dental, vision, 457(b) retirement, paid vacation & sick days.

Salary Range: Training/Starting $18.00 per hour

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.

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