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.

Scheduling Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

$58,958-$73,697

Major Functions

• Develop and update transit schedules and timetables
• Analyze service performance and recommend improvements
• Prepare reports on operations, schedule changes and on-time performance
• Perform run cutting and rostering to optimize staffing and costs
• Supervise scheduling staff and support performance management
• Coordinate schedule changes with departments, customer service and union representatives
• Participate in public meetings and respond to service-related concerns

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

Body Shop Mechanic

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

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

Qualifications

Minimum two years body shop maintenance experience capable of performing all repairs to a motor coach body, frame, or any other part thereof, including experience with sheet metal, fiberglass repair and painting. Applicants must have a valid AZ driver’s license and be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 90 days after hire.

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.

Bus Stop Maintenance

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Starting Rate – $16.00/hr

Qualifications

High school diploma; valid driver license and a safe driving record.

Customer Service Representative

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Starting Rate – $16.00/hr

Qualifications

Applicants must have a high school diploma/equivalent, a current driver’s license and a minimum of three years customer service experience. Must have the ability to make presentations, good writing skills and be computer literate. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Hours vary; will be scheduled to work 8-hr shifts between 6am-7pm, Monday through Friday, and/or 8am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday with two consecutive days off during the week. Knowledge of Sun Tran’s routes and bilingual preferred due to the high volume of Spanish-speaking callers.

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!

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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