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City Carrier Assistant (CCA)
In this role you deliver and collect mail on foot or by vehicle in a city area. You also maintain good relations with customers and have a general familiarity with postal laws, regulations, and products for your area. As a CCA you provide a critical service to your community by ensuring mail delivery during weekdays, weekends and holidays with opportunities for career promotion. CCAs may be eligible for certain benefits including paid leave and health insurance. This position is ideal for candidates that enjoy staying active outdoors with occasional customer service interactions.
Job duties include:
- Sort, lift and push moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages to prepare for delivery
- Deliver mail along your assigned route
- Pick up or collect mail from customers
- Collect postage due for charge on delivery or other services
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather: rain, snow, cold and heat
Apply now to see the detailed job description.
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- Enter keywords: “City Carrier Assistant” or “CCA”
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Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)
In this role you deliver and collect packages along routes in rural areas during weekdays, weekends and holidays. You also provide a variety of services to customers along your assigned route. You may be required to use a personal vehicle if a postal vehicle is not provided. As an RCA you may be eligible to receive health benefits and promotion to a career opportunity. This position is ideal for candidates that enjoy staying active and working independently outdoors with occasional customer service interactions.
Job duties include:
- Sort, lift and push moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages to prepare for delivery
- Deliver mail along your assigned route
- Pick up or collect mail from customers
- Sell stamps, stamped paper and money orders or other services
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather: rain, snow, cold and heat
Apply now to see the detailed job description.
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- Enter keywords: “Rural Carrier”
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![USPS Assistant Rural Carrier standing outside by a mailbox.](/careers/global/images/job-ARC_careers-thumb.jpg)
Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC)
In this role you primarily deliver and collect packages along designated routes in suburban and rural areas. You may be required to provide your own personal vehicle to use for package and mail delivery. As an ARC you may be hired to provide mail and parcel delivery service on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (a weekend and holiday only position) or provide parcel delivery up to seven (7) days of the week. If you enjoy working outdoors, this may be a great fit for you.
Job duties include:
- Sort, lift and push moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages to prepare for delivery
- Deliver mail along your assigned route
- Pick up or collect mail from customers
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather: rain, snow, cold and heat
Apply now to see the detailed job description.
Tips for Job Search:
- Enter keywords: “Assistant Rural Carrier” or “ARC”
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PSE Mail Processing Clerk
In this role you will perform a variety of clerk duties required to process mail using automated mail processing equipment or manual methods of sorting and distribution. Benefits may include paid vacation leave and health insurance. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, safe environment with occasional interaction with the public, this could be the right job for you.
Job duties include:
- Sort outgoing and/or incoming mail using automated equipment
- Ensure all necessary support equipment and materials are organized for sorting
- Provide services at public window for non-financial transactions
- Lifting or carrying moderate to heavy mail and packages and prolonged standing
Apply now to see the detailed job description.
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- Enter keywords: “PSE Mail Processing Clerk”
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![USPS employee inside a retail USPS Post Office.](/careers/global/images/job-PSE-sales_careers-thumb.jpg)
PSE Sales & Services/Distribution Associate
In this role you will perform a variety of sales and customer support services. The job primarily involves providing services to customers over the counter at postal branches. Benefits may include paid vacation leave and health insurance. If you enjoy working regularly with the public to serve your community this may be an excellent fit for you.
Job duties include:
- Greet and interact with customers, offer assistance with products, sales and promotions, and provide a good customer experience
- Handle and process customer purchases and returns of products and services
- Perform passport duties
- Maintain appearance of retail lobby by setting up and arranging displays that are presentable to customers
- Prolonged standing while interacting with customers
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Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO)
In this role you will operate a mail truck in all weather conditions on a regularly scheduled route to pick up and transport mail. Benefits may include health insurance and retirement. This position requires a commercial driver’s license. If you enjoy driving a vehicle supported by a strong team in a safe work environment, this could be the job for you.
Job duties include:
- Pick up, load, carry and deliver moderate to heavy mail and packages
- Operate truck following time schedules and rules of safety
- Review condition of the truck during usage and report all accidents, defects and failures
- Perform other duties as assigned such as minor mechanical repairs in emergencies
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- Enter keywords: “Motor Vehicle Operator” or “MVO”
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Tractor Trailer Operator (TTO)
In this role you will regularly operate a heavy-duty tractor-trailer in all weather conditions either in over-the-road, city shuttle service, or trailer spotting operations. Benefits may include health insurance and retirement. This position requires a commercial driver’s license. Many TTO positions offer short delivery runs allowing you more time with your family at home.
Job duties include:
- Operate a tractor-trailer for an assigned delivery route according to a schedule
- Pick up and deliver bulk mail at postal installations, railroad facilities and airports
- Monitor the condition of the tractor-trailer and report accidents, defects or failures
- Pick up, load, carry and deliver moderate to heavy mail and packages
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