WETUMPKA, AL — For over 245 years, the U.S. Postal Service has delivered information, connected families and friends, and powered the engines of commerce and industry. If you’re seeking employment in a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job training, and advancement opportunities, make plans to attend an upcoming job fair:

Wednesday, September 20, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Wetumpka Post Office
216 W. Fort Toulouse Drive
Wetumpka, AL 36093

Applicants also need to be fingerprinted at
Montgomery Main Post Office
6701 Winton Blount Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36119

(Please bring your Social Security Card and Valid Photo ID)

Applications will be accepted for Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) and Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) positions available in Deatsville, Eclectic, Millbrook, Prattville, Tallassee and Wetumpka.

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) – At $19.94 per hour, an RCA will have a continuous, part-time job. This on-call position could be ideal if one is retired, self-employed, an at-home parent, an educator, night student, or if employed on an evening shift schedule. An RCA serves families and businesses in rural and suburban areas. This employee is responsible for the delivery and collection of mail, working part-time when regular carriers have scheduled days off or vacation days. An RCA also sells stamps, supplies, and money orders. An applicant must have a valid state driver's license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. A personal vehicle may be required. Becoming an RCA is the first step to becoming a full-time, regular rural carrier with full benefits.

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) – At $19.94 per hour, this employee will deliver and collect packages along routes in rural areas and will provide a variety of services to customers along an assigned route. The successful applicant may be required to provide their own vehicle for transportation. As an ARC, you may opt to provide service to your community on weekends and holidays or up to seven days each week; whichever suits your lifestyle. If you enjoy working outdoors, while keeping your week free, this position may be a great fit for you.

The job fair is part of the U.S. Postal Service’s 10-year plan, “Delivering For America.” Postal officials will be onsite to share information about employment opportunities and to assist with the online application process.

Career employees can earn premium long-term benefits that complement good pay. Some of the benefits include multiple health and life insurance choices, pension benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) like a 401(k), and vacation time and sick leave.

The U.S. Postal Service is an organization that promotes largely from within, offering career development to help prepare employees achieve their professional goals. Training programs including entry-level functional job-related training, technical hands-on learning, new supervisor training, and management-to-executive level development.

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