Jobs
Jobs
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.
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 any of the lobbies of the Sun Tran, Sun Van and Sun Link facilities:
Sun Tran Administrative Office Building
3910 N. Sun Tran Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
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
Online
Email completed application to:
Sun Tran: SuntranHR@tucsonaz.gov
Sun Van: SunVan_HR@tucsonaz.gov
Sun Link: John.Zukas@tucsonaz.gov
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 Blvd9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sun Van Administration Building:
3401 E. Ajo Way8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sun Link Operations Building:
290 E 8th Street
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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 $17.00/hr
After Training $18.00/hr
Top rate $26.32/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.
Service Island Attendant
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary
Training rate $17.29/hr
Starting rate $19.21/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.
Mechanic
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary
$26.88/hr, Top Rate – $29.87/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.
Customer Service Representative
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary
$16.00/hr
Major Functions
Individuals provide route and schedule information over the phone. Responsible for providing current information on routes, programs, special events, policies and related information.
Mechanic
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary
$26.88/hr, Top Rate – $29.87/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.
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.
Sun Shuttle
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Sun Van
Sun Van Job Application Form
Van Operator
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary
Training rate $16.00/hr.
After training $17.97/hr.
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.
Dispatcher
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary
$19.43 / Hour
Major Functions
Schedule and dispatch feeder/daily rides to drivers in a timely manner. Monitor driver’s performance relative to trip manifest and radio procedures; document and report unusual situations or deviations from company policy to supervisor.
Assist drivers with information including, but not limited to: Routes, passengers, road conditions and address- es. Communicate with drivers and passengers regarding pick-up times, locations, etc. Assist with data entry (productivity and on-time performance) and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Route Reservationist
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary
$18.60 / Hour
Major Functions
Responsible for taking reservations via telephone, accurately entering reservation data in computer, schedules reservations at point of call via computer, assists with data entry, (productivity and on time performance). The Reservations Department is open 7 days per week from 7 AM – 4 PM. This position covers weekends.
Safety Manager
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary
$26.57 – $33.22 /hour depending on experience.
Qualifications
Applicants require 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. Must have four years up to and including five years experience.
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