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At Sun Tran, Sun Van and Sun Link we pride ourselves on being more than just a transportation company. Our employees are proud to be a part of Tucson and its close-knit community. Community involvement is one of the factors that distinguishes us as an award-winning transit service and makes Tucson a better place to call home.

We are always looking for talent to join our team. Please click Current Openings tab above to see our Openings!

Click the boxes below to compare Coach Operator, Van Operator and Streetcar Operator roles.


Sun Tran

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

At Sun Tran, we offer a potential $1,250 Retention Bonus for new Coach Operators with a CDL.

No CDL? No problem. Sun Tran offers paid CDL training for new Coach Operators.

Benefits

We offer our employees an excellent comprehensive benefits package:

  • Paid Training
  • 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
  • Bus pass for employee and their qualified dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program

Click the “Current Openings” tab at the top of the page to view additional job details.


Sun Van

Love helping people? Sun Van has a position for you. Our drivers make a difference in people’s lives every day. Apply today!

Benefits

We offer our employees an excellent comprehensive benefits package:

  • Paid Training
  • Medical/vision/dental coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Sick Pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vacation Pay
  • Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Click the “Current Openings” tab at the top of the page to view additional job details.


Sun Link

Want to learn to be a rail car operator? We offer streetcar operator training for CDL licensed drivers. Come join our team!

Benefits

We offer our employees an excellent comprehensive benefits package:

  • Paid Training
  • Medical/vision/dental coverage for employees and their dependents
  • Life Insurance
  • 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Sick Pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vacation Pay

Click the “Current Openings” tab at the top of the page to view additional job details.



How To Apply

How To Apply

Application Rules

We only accept applications when we have job openings. The Current Job Openings list includes those employment opportunities for which we are accepting applications.

  • Please review the closing date, and the experience, education, and certification standards for each position.
  • A complete, separate Sun Tran Application must be submitted for each available employment position.
  • Resumes are only accepted as a supplement to the required application forms.
  • Completed applications must be received at Sun Tran by 4:00PM on the job closing date to be considered. Postmarks will not be accepted.
  • Walk-in applications are only accepted from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at the Sun Tran Facility, 3910 N. Sun Tran Blvd, Administration Building.
  • Applicants will be notified only if selected for an interview. Applications remain on file for three months from the date applied.
  • If selected for a position, Sun Tran requires a background investigation in all federal, state, county and city justice courts.

How To Get An Application

In Person

Pick up an application in the lobby of the Sun Tran facility:

Sun Tran Administrative Office Building
3910 N. Sun Tran Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705

Pick up an application in the lobby of the Sun Van facility:

Sun Van Administrative Office Building
3401 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713

Sun Link Operations Building

290 E 8th Street

Tucson, AZ 85705

Online

How To Submit An Application

Applications must be received by the 4PM on the job closing date.  Postmarks will not be accepted.

Online

Email completed application to:
Sun Tran: SuntranHR@tucsonaz.gov

Sun Van: SunVan_HR@tucsonaz.gov

Sun Link: John.Kortekaas@tucsonaz.gov

Fax

Sun Tran: (520) 293-3348

Sun Link: (520) 882-3797

Mail

Sun Tran Human Resources
Administration Building
3920 N. Sun Tran Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85705

Sun Van Human Resources
Administration Building
3401 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713

Sun Link Operations

290 E 8th Street

Tucson, AZ 85705

In Person

Sun Tran Administration Building:
3910 N. Sun Tran Blvd

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sun Van Administration Building:
3401 E. Ajo Way

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sun Link Operations Building:

290 E 8th Street

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Current Openings

Current Job Openings

Due to the large volume of applications received by Sun Tran, we regrettably are unable to respond individually to each applicant.

Applicants will be notified only if selected for an interview. Applications remain on file for three months from the date applied. Learn more about how to apply by clicking the “how to apply” tab on this page.

Sun Tran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sun Tran

Full-Time Coach Operator

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Training rate $16.00/hr
Starting rate $17.00/hr
Top rate $25.17/hr
(increases every contract year)

Qualifications

Applicants must have a good driving record and the ability to learn to safely operate a 40 foot transit bus. Applicant must be able to establish and maintain courteous, friendly and effective relations with passengers, the public and fellow employees. Must have basic reading, writing and math skills and follow written and oral instructions. Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Applicants must be 21 years of age. A commercial driver’s license is not needed to apply.

Technical Support Specialist

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Salary $26.57/hr-$33.22/hr

Qualifications

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate’s degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational or correspondence school, Microsoft Certified Professional preferred. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for formal education. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Must possess one to two years of experience in a similar position.

Scheduling & Dispatch Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Salary $50,000-$63,000

Qualifications

Requires an associate’s degree, or equivalent and a minimum of three years’ experience related to job tasks. Must possess basic knowledge of Trapeze or other transit related software, as well as Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.

Bus Stop Coordinator

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Salary $21.34/hr-25.36/hr DOE

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Planning, Environmental Studies, Urban & Regional Development, Sustainable Built Environments, or related degree. Experience can take the place of education requirements.

Service Island Attendant

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Salary $16.54/hr

Qualifications

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

Supervisor/Dispatch

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Salary $26.43/hr

Qualifications

High school diploma and four years’ experience related to job tasks or equivalent. Two years of college may substitute for up to two years of the required experience. Must be computer literate. ALL APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE WITHIN 90 DAYS AFTER HIRE.

Marketing & Communication Specialist

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Salary $20.011-$25.00/hr

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Over three years’ experience required, five years preferred.

Bus Stop Cleaning Crew Member

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Salary $15.00/hr

Essential Functions

Picking up trash from the bus stop pad and the immediate area around the stop; sweeping the bus stop pad; thoroughly removing the trash from the trash can or receptacle; replacing the trash bag in the can or receptacle. Using the power washer to remove dust, dirt, spilled fluids, urine, feces and other undetermined liquids and/or solid waste. Using the graffiti removal aerosol and a rag to remove graffiti. Must be responsive to a change of plans and a break-off route to clean random stops.

Qualifications

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

Customer Service Representative

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Salary $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.

Budget Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

$60,000-$85,000

Description

This position provides budget and finance management, assistance and support to the organization. The budget manager works with the Sun Tran CFO and City of Tucson financial staff in the development of operating and capital budgets.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent and a minimum experience of five years up to and including seven years.

Functions

  • Oversees day-to-day accounting activities and business operations in accordance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Manages month end and year end closing processes and ensure adjusting entries have been done in alignment with City of Tucson.
  • Provides monthly projections and provide support for the annual budget. Develops and administers budgets by creating, preparing, and evaluating budget requests, analyzing operational and financial trends; projecting revenues and expenditures.
  • Coordinates budget changes with departments; conducting research on funding service levels; recommending funding and expenditure strategies; and submitting completed budgets to management.
  • Manages budgets by monitoring and evaluating expenditures and revenues; preparing financial and budgetary reports for review; compiling and analyzing both financial and operational data; develops organizational cost containment strategies.
  • Provides budgetary funding, revenue and expenditure strategies by communicating with CFO and staff to coordinate budget development and oversight. Providing analysis as necessary making recommendations; implementing policies or decisions; and maintaining financial and operational data for historical purposes.
  • Completes various accounting functions by analyzing and reconciling various general ledger accounts; providing assistance with month and year end closings; assisting in the tracking and reconciliation of fixed assets; preparing and submitting various reports; providing information as requested; attending special meetings; and completing special projects as assigned.

Sun Link

Streetcar Operator

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

$18.98/hr

Qualifications

Applicants must have a high school diploma/equivalent, Associate Degree preferred and one year experience in related field. MUST possess a valid AZ driver’s license, Class B CDL with passenger designation, ability to pass an AZ DOT physical, successfully complete training programs with post-training qualification period, successful completion of drug and alcohol testing, ability to be re-certified periodically on Standard Operating Procedures as well as through examination on all rules and hands-on proficiency, ability to write clear and concise reports and must be available to work weekends, holidays and evening hours.

Functions

Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations; assist passengers with special needs including offering assistance in boarding or de-boarding disabled passengers; provide information to passengers regarding service area; troubleshoot and operate malfunctioning light rail vehicles; operate track switches and provide hand signals or traffic flagging. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evening hours.

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Sun Van

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Operations Manager

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Salary $50,000-$63,000

Qualifications

Requires an associate’s degree, or equivalent and a minimum of three years’ experience related to job tasks. Must possess basic knowledge of Trapeze or other transit related software, as well as Microsoft Office.

Van Operator

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary

Training rate $15.50/hr.

After training $17.12

Top rate $22.47/hr.

Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a good driving record and the ability to learn to safely operate a paratransit vehicle. 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. ALL APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A CURRENT VALID ARIZONA DRIVERS LICENSE AND PROVIDE A CURRENT 39 MONTH MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT IF CALLED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Information

Van Operator shifts may include Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Join Our Team!

We appreciate your interest in employment with Sun Tran.  Sun Tran offers a number of exciting career opportunities. Our salary and benefit packages are designed to attract and retain a highly qualified and motivated work force.

Sun Tran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Sun Tran offers its employees an excellent comprehensive benefits package. Benefits packages do differ slightly, so depending on your employment status, you could be eligible for:

  • Medical/vision/dental coverage: Eligible employees and their dependents have full coverage.
  • Life Insurance
  • 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Sick leave
  • Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Educational Assistance
  • Attendance Incentive Program
  • Bus pass for employee and their qualified dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • In-house training opportunities
  • Direct deposit