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Regional Transit Providers to Host Joint Job Fair

Across the top are logos from the Tucson Unified School District, Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Van, On Demand, Sun Shuttle, Sun Shuttle Dial-A-Ride and the University of Arizona Parking & Transportations Services. Underneath the logos is a picture collage with a school bus, the Cat Tran vehicle on campus, three Sun Tran buses and a Sun Shuttle vehicle. — Transit companies in Tucson are joining forces to recruit drivers at a transit job fair July 24.

From golf cart shuttles to 40-foot buses, driver applicants are invited to find their fit at a regional transit job fair. The joint event includes driving opportunities with the University of Arizona Parking & Transportation Services, the Tucson Unified School District, Sun Shuttle, and the Sun Tran family of services. The pandemic affected many frontline workers, including transit drivers. Each organization participating in the job fair is seeking new hires to meet renewed ridership demand as our community recovers and as we approach the start of school.

“Everything we do is graded on the performance of our front line and our behind the scenes support. We heavily invest resources in employee recruitment and training because good employees are an asset,” said Danny Palmer, an Operations Manager with National Express LLC, which operates Sun Shuttle.

Regional Transit Job Fair
Saturday, July 24
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Innovation Tech High School
3300 S Park Ave

At the job fair, attendees can explore vehicles from each transportation mode, learn about benefit packages, bonus programs, the hiring and training process, and fill out an application on the spot.

“The transportation industry needs dedicated drivers to ensure students, commuters, seniors and other neighbors have access to rides throughout Tucson,” said Sun Tran General Manager Steve Spade. “Drivers make a difference in our community, learn valuable skills and build relationships that will last a lifetime.”

Start your career reroute by trying transit! Many of the open positions do not require applicants to already have a valid commercial driver license. Attendees are encouraged to bring an ID and be prepared to fill out applications.

an una feria de trabajo juntos

Desde shuttles de carritos de golf hasta autobuses de 40 pies, se invita a los conductores solicitantes a encontrar su preferencia en una feria de trabajo de tránsito regional. El evento conjunto incluye oportunidades de conducir con los Servicios de Transporte y Estacionamiento de la Universidad de Arizona, el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson, Sun Shuttle y la familia de servicios Sun Tran. La pandemia afectó a muchos trabajadores de primera línea, incluidos los conductores de tránsito. Cada organización que participa en la feria de empleo está buscando nuevas contrataciones para satisfacer la demanda renovada de pasajeros a medida que nuestra comunidad se recupera y nos acercamos al comienzo de la escuela.

“Todo lo que hacemos se califica según el desempeño de nuestra primera línea y nuestro apoyo detrás de las escenas. Invertimos mucho recursos en el reclutamiento y la capacitación de empleados porque los buenos empleados son valorados ”, dijo Danny Palmer, gerente de operaciones de National Express LLC, que opera Sun Shuttle.

Feria de empleo de tránsito regional
Sábado 24 de julio | 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Innovation Tech High School | 3300 S Park Ave

En la feria de empleo, los asistentes pueden explorar vehículos de cada modo de transporte, conocer los paquetes de beneficios, los programas de bonificación, el proceso de contratación y capacitación, y completar una solicitud en el momento.

“La industria del transporte necesita conductores dedicados para garantizar que los estudiantes, los pasajeros, las personas mayores y otros vecinos tengan acceso a los paseos en todo Tucson”, dijo el gerente general de Sun Tran, Steve Spade. “Los conductores marcan la diferencia en nuestra comunidad, aprenden habilidades valiosas y construyen relaciones que durarán toda la vida”.

¡Empiece a cambiar la ruta de su carrera probando el tránsito! Muchas de las posiciones abiertas no requieren que los solicitantes ya tengan una licencia de conducir comercial válida. Se anima a los asistentes a que traigan una identificación y estén preparados para completar las solicitudes.

Tucson’s First 100% Electric Bus

Tucson is pleased to announce it’s first, 100% electric bus. This zero-emission electric bus improves air quality in the community and enhances service to riders. Watch the video to learn about the environmental and socioeconomic benefits of an electric fleet.

This is the first electric bus to be deployed in Sun Tran’s fleet, and will be leased for the next year. Sun Tran has purchased and expects to receive five additional electric buses later this year, paid for with funding awarded by the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low-No Emission Grant program.

Sun Tran and the City of Tucson recognize the advantages of incorporating an all-electric bus program, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering maintenance costs, and offering quality service to passengers.

Mayor Regina Romero has been a proponent of electrifying the City of Tucson vehicles. “Electric buses help improve our community’s air quality, and avoid associated healthcare expenses,” said Romero. “I encourage our community to try out our new electric bus. This is one step to making our community more climate-resilient, including electrifying our city’s vehicles and transit fleet.”

Since 2006, 100 percent of Sun Tran’s fleet is powered by clean fuel technology. Sun Tran’s fleet currently runs on biodiesel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and hybrid-electric power sources. “Sun Tran is invested in creating an innovative and smart transportation system,” said Steve Spade, Sun Tran General Manager. “Our passengers can be confident they are contributing to a more sustainable community and cleaner air.

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Step Up, Stuff the Bus

TUCSON — Share hope and fight hunger with your cans or cash. In an effort to stock up the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Sun Tran and Purelit Studios are calling all families to help Stuff the Bus! Make a difference this Saturday by giving non-perishable food items or monetary donations at the drive-through, drop-off event.

When: Saturday, March 6, 2021 | 8 a.m. to Noon

Where: Purelit Studios| 7315 N Oracle Rd.

The Community Food Bank serves families across five counties, covering 23,000 square miles. Their frontline volunteers have seen a record-setting increase in local need for food assistance due to the pandemic. Your support will help keep hunger out of our community.

“This has been a challenging year for so many. But I have hope,” said Community Food Bank President and CEO Michael McDonald. “My hope comes from watching our community come together. It comes from seeing the generosity and compassion of our donors and volunteers, the people stepping up to help their neighbors through this.”

In the last 20 years, Sun Tran’s Stuff the Bus events have collected more than 283,000 pounds of food and more than $150,000 in cash donations to feed local families.

Help Sun Tran Design the New Ride Guide Cover

Grab your camera, paintbrush or a pen, Sun Tran is holding a contest to promote local artists. The selected entry will be featured front-and-center on the next Ride Guide edition in 2021.

The Sun Tran Ride Guide provides important information to Sun Tran riders and has been in publication for more than 20 years.

Artists must be 18-years-old or older to participate in the contest. The deadline to submit entries is 5 p.m. March 15, 2021. Sun Tran will select four finalists and the public will vote on Suntran.com for the Grand Prize Winner who will be announced March 21st.

Artists will need to submit their contest entry via email as a high-resolution JPEG or PDF. Original artwork, photograph or multimedia design can be created using any medium.

“The cover art typically celebrates Tucson; whether it’s an iconic landscape photo, an image displaying our rich and vibrant culture or a design highlighting area amenities,” said Luz Navarrete, Sun Tran’s Community Outreach Manager. “This contest gives us a chance to show off the talents of our local artists and having the community pick a winner is a fun way to involve everyone.”

The Grand Prize Winner will receive (1) Annual Transit Pass and have their artwork featured on the cover of an upcoming Ride Guide publication.

For full contest rules and submission instructions visit: https://www.suntran.com/covervote2.php

To submit your art contest entry, email:

suntranmarketing@tucsonaz.gov

Sun Tran Job Fair

Hiring Coach Operators!

A hiring bonus of $250 is being offered to applicants who already have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

The opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a rewarding career in the transportation industry is coming this weekend. Sun Tran is ready to welcome new coach operators to the family and is offering full-time positions with competitive pay and plenty of perks. Hiring will take place this Saturday during a job fair where applicants can meet the team. Bring your resume, an ID and be prepared for on-site interviews. A hiring bonus of $250 is being offered to applicants who already have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). For those without a CDL, Sun Tran provides extensive behind-the-wheel training and helps trainees prepare and test for the CDL.

When: Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 9 a.m. to Noon

Where: Sun Tran Administrative Offices | 3920 N. Sun Tran Blvd.

*Near Prince & I-10. Take Bus Route 10 to Romero Rd. & Smoot Dr.

Job Fair Questions: (520) 206-8818

Coach Operator Overview:

To qualify, the applicant must be at least 21 years old, have a good driving record and the ability to learn to safely operate a 40-foot-long transit bus.

Training pay: $12.15/hour | Starting salary is $14.42/hour | Top rate: $21.18/hour

Benefits include medical, dental and health insurance for employee and dependents. The monthly premium is paid for by the company at 100%. Pension, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, annual uniform allowance, tuition reimbursement and additional benefits are also offered.

Face Coverings Required on Transit Vehicles

TUCSON, Ariz. – On Monday January 4, Mayor and Council members approved new safety measures for transit. All passengers on Sun Tran, Sun Van and Sun Link will be required to wear a mask, shield or face covering. The use of the face coverings must comply with CDC guidelines and the City Ordinance.

By Proclamation of Mayor Regina Romero, all passengers are required to use a face covering or mask on all transit vehicles and at transit centers. Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Van and Sun Shuttle have the right to refuse a ride to passengers not wearing a mask or shield.

“Our riders rely on transit services daily, it’s important for riders to protect themselves and others from COVID-19,” said Sun Tran General Manager, Steve Spade. “We ask all riders to continue to do your part to make transit safe for everyone.”

Sun Tran has a limited supply of masks and shields at the Ronstadt and Laos Transit Centers. Customer Service Representatives are available in the information booths on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Face coverings must fit snuggly over the mouth and nose. Children 5 years old and younger are exempt.

Transit fares currently remain free to reduce direct contact between passengers and drivers. Drivers are provided with masks, gloves, and disinfectant spray to keep their work area clean throughout the day. The Ordinance also requires Sun Tran and Sun Van Operators to wear a mask, shield or face covering.

In addition to wearing face coverings, Passengers should also continue to practice social distancing whenever possible from other passengers, stand behind the double yellow line after boarding and to stay home if sick. See how full your bus is before you board or plan your trip with the new Sun Tran app, available now on iOS and Android devices.

For planning assistance or additional information, call the Customer Service Center at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565) or visit suntran.com.