We are more than just a bus company! We move Tucson!

At Sun Tran, service runs 365 days a year with 185 buses operating on 26 fixed routes and 11 weekday commuter routes. After celebrating 50 years of service, Sun Tran continues its legacy of reliability and community connection.

Current Openings

Full-Time Coach Operator

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Training rate $17.41/hr
After Training $18.52/hr
Top rate $27.64/hr
(increases every contract year)

Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have a good driving record and the ability to learn to safely operate a forty-foot transit bus. Should have basic reading, writing and math skills and follow written and oral instructions. Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing; establish and maintain courteous, friendly and effective relations with passengers, the public and fellow employees. Will need to have an Arizona’s driver license at time of employment.

Maintenance Supervisor

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

$32.95/hr

Major Functions

Coordinates and supervises the activities of a vehicle maintenance shop. Manages work assignments, supervises mechanics and other shop employees. Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative or technical nature.

Payroll Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

$64,853-$81,067

Major Functions

• Supervise and execute the end-to-end payroll process for 800+ employees accurately and incompliance with legal and company policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll checks, including regular and special compensation, and other incentives.
• Oversee the collection and verification of timecards, ensuring accurate recording of hours worked and adherence to company policies.
• Manage vacation accruals, sellbacks, and floater days, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Manage the processing of final pay and retirement payouts for employees leaving the organization.
• Handle various deductions such as union dues, garnishments, and other payroll-related deductions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to payroll technicians, ensuring their adherence to best practices and company policies.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations, ensuring company payroll processes remain in compliance.
• Work with legal and finance teams to address any payroll-related compliance issues.

Parts Clerk

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

$18.17/hr (increases every contract year)

Major Functions

Issue parts and tools and provide information to supervisors and mechanics. Utilize computer-based inventory management system. Type order price, description, etc., information into a computer terminal. Ship and receive parts and tools, routes and files paperwork. Other duties as assigned.

Accounting Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

$71,339-$89,173

Major Functions

• Supervise accounting staff: review work, provide training, maintain checks and balances, conduct evaluations
• Manage financial systems: prepare journal entries, balance accounts, assist with budget reporting and maintain schedules
• Prepare and distribute monthly operational and financial reports
• Analyze problem accounts and expenditures, researching issues and presenting solutions
• Support special projects including year-end reports, budget analysis, and intergovernmental agreement billing

Mechanic

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

$28.24/hr, Top Rate – $31.38/hr
(Increases every contract year)

Major Functions

Performs major or minor repairs to motor coaches, inspections, adjustments and replacement of units under the supervision of a shop foreman or mechanics of a higher classification.

Service Island Attendant

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Starting Rate – $18.17/hr

Top Rate – $20.18/hr

(Increases every contract year)

Qualifications

Must have a good work and driving record and have a current AZ driver license. Must be able to perform all work related to servicing, fueling, and cleaning buses.

Benefits

We offer our employees an excellent comprehensive benefits package:

Sun Tran Benefits

  • Paid CDL Training for new Coach Operators
  • Medical/vision/dental coverage: Eligible employees and their dependents have full coverage.
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Sick Pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vacation Pay
  • Attendance Incentive Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Assitance

How to Apply

Find all available Sun Tran positions in our new job portal!

Want to become a Sun Tran operator?

You can fast track your career at one of our weekly open house. No appointment is necessary! Applicants will have the opportunity to interview with Sun Tran, learn more about the position and begin the hiring process that same day.

  • Tuesday & Friday: 9 – 11 a.m.
  • Thursday: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: 3920 North Sun Tran Boulevard

Minimum Requirements:

  • Complete an application on-stie or online
  • Bring 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
  • Resume
  • 21 years of age or older
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