Buc-ee's begins hiring ahead of 2026 opening

Buc-ee’s has begun hiring for its first Arizona location in Goodyear,  planned June 2026 opening.

The Texas-based travel center chain is filling approximately 200 full-time positions for the 74,000-square-foot facility under construction near Interstate 10. 

Hourly employees will be required to work weekends and holidays, as stores operate 24 hours a day, year-round. Workers earn double time on major holidays.Wages start at $18 per hour.

Company officials have said the Goodyear location marks Buc-ee’s first store in the Western U.S. Construction began following a groundbreaking ceremony attended by city leaders and company executives.

“We picked Goodyear because it’s just the ideal location for us, a business-friendly community, business-friendly council, amazing opportunity for employment,” co-founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III said at the ceremony. “We’re going to blow minimum wage out of the water here.”

The company is hiring for multiple roles, including grocery and warehouse stocker associates. The position involves stocking merchandise and maintaining store cleanliness and inventory levels.

Goodyear officials have said the project is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the city, noting that many Buc-ee’s customers travel from outside the community.

The store, known for its large footprint, fresh barbecue, extensive snack selection and widely praised restrooms, is scheduled to open in summer 2026.