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Jan. 17, 2022

Start the New Year on a New Wave

USPS Hosts 800 Mile Coastal Job Fair across 77 Locations

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CALIFORNIA — The U.S. Postal Service is kicking off the new year with the first ever statewide #USPSCoast2Career job fair. From the sandy San Diego beaches to the dock of the San Francisco Bay and up to the breezy Arcata coastline over 77 participating USPS locations seek to fill over 2,000 immediate openings.

If you’re looking for a fresh start, then ride the 800-mile wave of opportunity and stop by this unprecedented free hiring event from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023.

The Postal Service proudly delivers to diverse communities across the nation. A postal career means job security, career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. Help provide an essential public service and deliver to those in your own coastal community.

The Postal Service has the most sophisticated mail processing equipment and the best last-mile delivery networks in the world. However, it is people who move the mail through the systems that enables commerce and provides a powerful channel for businesses to sustain economic growth.

 As part of our innovative and bold 10-year plan, Delivering for America, the Postal Service is committed to cultivating that growth by building a stable and empowered workforce.

The Postal Service has an immediate need for the following positions to be filled:

  • Mail Processing: Clerks and Mail Handlers
  • Delivery: City and Rural Carriers
  • Transportation: Tractor Trailer Operators
  • Maintenance: Mechanics, Laborer Custodian and Automotive Technician

Learn more about participating locations in: San Diego, Los Angeles, SoCal, Central Coast, East Bay, North and South Bay.
Applicants will be guided through the entire online application process by USPS staff, hear from real employees and submit their applications in real time for positions posted on www.usps.com/careers.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, or 16 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. All applicants must be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation. Some positions require an exam. Any position that has a driving requirement will also require a valid driver license and clean DMV 2-year driving history. Citizenship or permanent resident status of five years is required.

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 167 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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