KANSAS CITY, MO — Even after sorting and delivering a record number of holiday packages in the Kansas City metro area, the U.S. Postal Service still has 10 temporary Postal Support Employee (PSE) positions available for Tractor-Trailer Operators.
Tractor-trailer applicants must have a valid CDL Class A license and two years of general driving experience with at least one year full-time or equivalent of driving 7-ton trucks or buses of 16 passengers or more. A minimum of six months of the required total driving experience must be in a tractor-trailer. The hourly wage is $19.
There also are six auto mechanic technician positions in the Kansas City area with an annual salary starting at $36,000. These are full-time career positions and have a benefits package. Applicants will be required to pass a written examination and a hands-on bench test.
And USPS continues to seek City Letter Carrier Assistants (CCAs) throughout the Mid-America District, which includes most of Missouri and the 660, 661, 662 and 667 ZIP Code areas in Kansas. The appointments are for 360 days with the possibility of additional appointments. The hourly wage is $15.30 and CCAs earn one hour of vacation pay for every 20 hours worked. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required. For any TTO, PSE, CCA or auto mechanic technician position, there is a requirement of a written examination through the Postal Service. These positions include limited benefits.
These job opportunities with the Postal Service earn competitive wages with an additional premium for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., with varying hours of work per week.
Applications are being accepted from Preference Eligible Veterans and Non-Preference Eligible throughout the Mid-America District. First consideration will be given to all Preference Eligible Veterans. Those interested in working for the Postal Service may apply at www.usps.com, select “Careers” at the bottom of the page, click on “Search Jobs Online”, select “Missouri” or “Kansas”, click “Start”, then click on the link for the appropriate job.
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