Sun Van Is Hiring Paratransit Drivers in Tucson: No CDL, $19.39 an Hour, Walk-Ins Wednesdays
TUCSON, AZ — Sun Van, the door-to-door paratransit service that carries Tucson riders with disabilities, is hiring van operators, and you don't need a CDL or an appointment to get in the door. Every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m., Sun Van holds a walk-in hiring open house at its yard at 3401 E. Ajo Way, where you can fill out an application and interview the same morning.
Van operators start at $18.16 an hour during paid training and move to $19.39 an hour once trained, with medical, dental and a 401(k). You need to be 21 with a clean Arizona driving record.
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📍 Sun Van Hiring at a Glance
| Employer | Sun Van, Sun Tran's ADA paratransit service (Tucson's paratransit agency since 1987) |
|---|---|
| Hiring open house | Every Wednesday, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, no appointment needed |
| Location | Sun Van facility, 3401 E. Ajo Way, Tucson |
| Main opening | Van Operator, full time |
| Pay | $18.16/hour in training, $19.39/hour after training |
| CDL required? | No. Paid training for qualified applicants |
| Must have | Age 21+, current Arizona driver's license, acceptable 39-month Motor Vehicle Record |
| Other openings | Road Supervisor ($25.45/hour), Utility Worker ($17.91/hour) |
| Apply ahead | Sun Van jobs page or email [email protected] |
What Sun Van Does, and Why It Keeps Hiring Drivers
Sun Van is the paratransit side of Sun Tran. It gives door-to-door rides to people whose disability keeps them from using the regular fixed-route buses, and eligibility is based on disability, not age. Riders book trips by phone up to a week ahead, and fares are currently free under direction from the Mayor and Council.
That makes the driver's seat a people job as much as a driving job. Sun Van describes the work as helping seniors and people with disabilities stay independent and get to the places they need to go: medical appointments, work, the grocery store. Drivers who are patient, punctual and comfortable helping a passenger board are the ones it's looking for.
The fleet has been getting newer, too. In 2025, Sun Van rolled out 50 new vehicles, including five all-electric vans in a pilot program, paid for largely with a federal transit grant, KOLD reported at the time.
The Wednesday Open House: How It Works
Sun Van started the weekly walk-in events in February and still lists them on its jobs page. Show up any Wednesday between 9 and 11 a.m. at 3401 E. Ajo Way, on the south side east of the Kino sports complex. The next three fall on October 21, October 28 and November 4.
According to Sun Van, you can:
- Fill out an application on site
- Interview on the spot
- Talk one-on-one with the hiring team and hear from current drivers
- Tour the facility and the vans
✅ What You Need to Qualify
- Age 21 or older.
- A current, valid Arizona driver's license. A regular license is fine. No CDL.
- An acceptable 39-month Motor Vehicle Record. That's your driving history for the last three-plus years.
- A completed application. Do it on site, or download Sun Van's fillable application ahead of time.
Sun Van's van operator posting also lists the screening steps: background checks, a pre-employment drug screen and a DOT physical. Basic reading, writing and math, and the ability to follow instructions and communicate well with passengers, round out the requirements.
💰 Pay, Benefits and Schedule
Sun Van's jobs page lists van operators at $18.16 an hour while in training and $19.39 an hour after. That's a few dollars above Tucson's 2026 city minimum wage of $15.45, which we broke down in our 2026 minimum wage guide.
Full-time benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k), and paid sick, holiday and vacation time. Training is paid.
One thing to know going in: shifts may include Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Paratransit runs when riders need it, so weekend availability helps.
Sun Van is also hiring a Road Supervisor at $25.45 an hour to monitor drivers on the road, run evaluations, investigate complaints and accidents and help with scheduling and training, and a Utility Worker at $17.91 an hour with raises each contract year. The utility job requires age 21, janitorial experience and a valid Arizona license with a clean record.
What It Means for Tucson Job Seekers
This is one of the easier ways into professional driving in Tucson. No CDL, no commercial experience required, paid training and a steady public-transit employer. It suits people coming from rideshare, delivery or school-bus work, caregivers who already help clients get around, and anyone who wants a driving job with regular passengers instead of packages.
- Van operators and paratransit drivers: the main opening, hired at the Wednesday open house. Bus driver career guide and paratransit jobs in Tucson
- Passenger and shuttle drivers elsewhere: similar work at medical transport and shuttle companies. Delivery driver careers and shuttle driver jobs
- Dispatchers and schedulers: the people who build the routes drivers run. Dispatcher career guide and dispatcher jobs
- Drivers ready to move up: a CDL opens bigger vehicles and higher pay. CDL truck driver career guide
More Tucson Driving Jobs and Hiring Events
If you want a CDL down the road, our CDL and truck driver guide covers who trains and what it pays. Child-Parent Centers is hiring drivers along with teachers and custodians at its Head Start job fair on November 11. Job seekers with disabilities can meet employers at the free DREAM Job Fair on October 27, just down Ajo Way at the Kino Event Center. For everything else on the calendar, see our Fall 2026 Tucson job fairs guide.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a CDL to drive for Sun Van?
No. Sun Van van operators need a current, valid Arizona driver's license, not a commercial license. Paid training is provided to qualified applicants.
How much do Sun Van drivers make?
Sun Van's jobs page lists van operators at $18.16 an hour during training and $19.39 an hour after training.
When and where is the Sun Van hiring open house?
Every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sun Van facility, 3401 E. Ajo Way in Tucson. No appointment is needed.
What are the requirements to work for Sun Van?
Van operators must be at least 21, hold a current Arizona driver's license and have an acceptable 39-month Motor Vehicle Record. The hiring process includes background checks, a pre-employment drug screen and a DOT physical.
What benefits does Sun Van offer?
Full-time benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k), and paid sick, holiday and vacation time.
Can I apply to Sun Van without going to the open house?
Yes. Download the fillable application from Sun Van's jobs page and email it to [email protected].
Sun Van's vans are a familiar sight on every arterial from Oracle to Kolb. Wednesday morning on Ajo Way is the easiest time to find out what it's like behind the wheel of one.
