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July 8, 2025

Join the Postal Service at Essex Town Hall Job Fair, July 17

USPS is Looking for Committed Individuals to Fill Immediate Openings

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ESSEX, CT — On Thursday, July 17, the Postal Service in Essex, CT, is offering extra support for those interested in a postal career at Essex Town Hall job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Essex Town Hall is located at 29 West Ave., Essex, CT.  

The job fair aims to fill immediate openings for rural carrier associates with a salary of $20.38 per hour paid bi-weekly. Part-time or full-time positions are available.

Applicants can begin the process at www.usps.com/careers and must have a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least two years (unrestricted).

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.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

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 more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining 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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