DENVER — In anticipation of a record holiday mailing season, the Postal Service is hiring employees to work at processing facilities and Post Offices along the Front Range.

The open positions include temporary clerks, mail handlers, and carriers.  Approximately 400 positions are just for the holiday season. An additional 500 positions will be filled that are more indefinite and could even lead to permanent placement within the organization. The hourly wages range from $10.00 to $16.65 with varying shifts and days off.

NOTE: THE ONLY WAY TO APPLY IS TO GO TO www.usps.com/careers.

From the website, click on “Search Now,” select “COLORADO” click “Start,” then click on the link for the appropriate job. A general overview of USPS employment requirements is available at http://about.usps.com/careers/employment-requirements.htm. An explanation of specific job requirements and hourly pay can be found on the individual job postings.

Job openings will be regularly updated until all positions are filled. Interested applicants should log on to http://usps.com/careers weekly to check for new postings.

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