SEATTLE, WA — The U.S. Postal Service is hiring for non-career City Carrier Assistant (CCA) positions to deliver mail at various post offices in the immediate Seattle area.

Applicants must pass postal exams 473E and 473, be at least 18 years old or a high school graduate.  Background checks and drug tests will be conducted.  Veterans Preference will be honored.  Starting pay is $15.30 an hour and there are limited employee benefits in the first year of employment.  Hours of work will vary depending on mail volume and may include Sundays and holidays.  Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and at least two years documented driving experience.

Interested parties must apply for the positions online at the Postal Service’s website — http://about.usps.com/employment.  Search by state and any positions for that state will display.

# # #

Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Newsroom at about.usps.com/news/welcome.htm.

For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

Follow us on twitter.com/USPS and like us at facebook.com/USPS. For more information about the Postal Service, go to usps.com and usps.com/postalfacts.