SAN JOSE, CA — The Postal Service hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome job seekers to a brand-new full service hiring center at the Willow Glen Post Office, 1750 Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA 95125.

This hiring center will serve as a one-stop shop for applicants to take the first step to submit their applications in real time Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Applicants can also reap the benefits of getting a head start on background checks and clearances to further accelerate the hiring process.

Walk-ins are welcome and there is no appointment necessary. Postal employees will be available to assist applicants through the process.

There are nearly a thousand positions available across the Bay Area with hundreds of opportunities available directly in San Jose.

Opportunities that include training, retirement and health benefits and job security.

San Jose Letter Carrier Robert Esquivel knows first-hand how impactful a postal career can be for not just himself, his family. “I chose a career with the post office for several reason; the benefits for myself and my family, the financial stability of determining how much I chose to make based on workload options, and the ability to grow with the post office and become a leader,” said Esquivel.

San Jose Letter Carrier and on-the-job trainer Nahima Henriquez echoes that sentiment. “Working for the post office has given me not only financial freedom but also the ability to feel more independent. I started my career with the US Postal Service because it guaranteed me stability and job security something I really needed at the time.”

“We’re committed to serving the San Jose community and that starts with hiring individuals ready to provide an essential service in their own neighborhoods. Our hiring center brings the convenience to you to start your postal journey. If you’re ready to not just start a job but a purposeful career the Postal Service is for you,” said San Jose Postmaster Aron Jones.

There is 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

Can’t make it in person? Simply submit your application online at www.usps.com/careers. We will set a date to continue the application process so keep a steady eye on your e-mails after each application submission.

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.

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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