HARTFORD, CT — If you love the outdoors and enjoy interacting with people, you’ll want to learn more about delivery positions available with America’s favorite government agency. The Postal Service is looking to fill immediate openings in Hartford and surrounding areas.

Experts in the Postal Service job application process will be on-site assisting prospective candidates at a hiring event in Hartford on Aug. 27.

Applicants can visit the facility at 141 Weston St., Hartford, CT, 06101 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

The fair offers applicants a chance to learn more about career and part-time opportunities.

Starting salary for city carrier assistants is $18.92 per hour paid bi-weekly. Rural carrier associates start at $19.06 per hour paid bi-weekly.

Applications are accepted online only at www.usps.com/careers. The Careers page is updated frequently. Interested candidates are encouraged to check frequently.

As part of our innovative and bold 10-year plan, Delivering for America, the Postal Service is focused on building a more stable and empowered workforce. Our employees are our greatest asset and we are investing in our new employees by providing robust training and on-the-job support. The Postal Service offers competitive wages and benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Accepting a position with the United States Postal Service is the first step to starting a long, fulfilling career with a dynamic, forward-thinking organization committed to delivering for the American people.  Whether you are seeking seasonal, part-time, or a full-time opportunity, we want you to be a part of our proud tradition of service.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation. Applicants must be available to work weekends and holidays. See the job posting for full details for duties, responsibilities, requirements and benefits information.

The United States Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer offering a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement.

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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