Nov. 6, 2023

Delivering For America: USPS Job Fair Offers Rewarding Employment At Hartselle, Somerville Post Offices

Mail Carrier scanning a package before door delivery.

ALABAMA — Are you seeking employment in a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job training, and advancement opportunities?

Look no further than the U.S. Postal Service, which is seeking committed and motivated individuals at an upcoming job fair:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hartselle Post Office, 201 Cedar St NW, Hartselle, AL 35640
(Also hiring for Somerville, AL)

Fingerprinting will be at the Huntsville Main Post Office, 3408 Wall Triana Hwy in Huntsville at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the hour. Enter the gate to the right of the main building and go straight to the rear building (Training Annex). Approach the gate, stop, and press the call button. Parking is available near the Training Annex. If you need assistance, dial 256-464-0462.

Hiring committed and motivated individuals is part of the Postmaster General’s 10-year plan, “Delivering For America.” Postal officials will be at the job fair to share information about employment opportunities and to assist with the online application process. Applications will be accepted for various delivery positions available at the Hartselle and Somerville Post Offices. The Somerville Post Office is located at 3696 Highway 67 S, Somerville, AL 35670, but interested parties should attend the Hartselle Job Fair.
Available delivery positions include:

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.

City Carrier Assistant (CCA) – At $19.33 per hour, a CCA delivers mail and packages on a varied schedule that may include weekends and holidays. The position requires a valid Alabama driver’s license, safe driving record, and experience with a passenger car or larger. A CCA is scheduled to work based on service needs. The position may lead to career employment.

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.

The U.S. Postal Service consistently is named one of the most trusted brands in America. For over 245 years, postal employees have delivered information, connected families and friends, and powered the engines of commerce and industry.

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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