SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Postal Service is now accepting applications for transitional and postal support jobs for facilities around the state. The influx of retiring postal employees this year has left openings in the Postal Service's workforce.
The job positions are being posted on www.usps.com/employment under the "search jobs and apply online section." Positions are being posted weekly; anyone wishing to apply must do so in a five-day window. It is suggested that applicants check the web page consistently to keep up with the position openings.
The Postal Service is actively seeking to fill part-time positions currently available at the Hobson Post Office, in Karnes County. Work hours for the Hobson Post Office position are Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Starting pay is $11.76 per hour. This job will be posted from December 11 until December 22. As previously noted, other positions may also become available and new positions may be found each week on the Postal Service’s employment website.
Pay for these non-career positions ranges from $11 to $15.56 per hour. None of the positions will provide benefits, but they have the possibility to lead to permanent USPS employment.
For more information about the positions or to apply go to www.usps.com/employment
For all non-news media inquiries, please call 1-800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777).
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