ALABAMA — Spring into action and visit your local Post Office for on-site job fairs. March is here and if you’re looking for a new career, the United States Postal Service is here to help. Postal officials invite job seekers to learn more about delivery employment opportunities on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at several Post Offices across Alabama.

The job fairs are part of the Postal Service’s 10-year plan, “Delivering for America.” Postal officials will be onsite to share information about employment opportunities as a Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) and Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC).

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) – At $20.38 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.

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) – At $20.38 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.

Requirements include being able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and medical assessment. An applicant must have a valid state driver's license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. Must have a vehicle for delivery (mileage paid at $.67 a mile). If you can’t attend the job fair apply at Careers - About.usps.com.

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), similar to a 401(k), and vacation time and sick leave. The U.S. Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer offering a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job training, and advancement opportunities.

The Postal Service is an organization that promotes largely from within, offering career development to help prepare employees to 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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