CHICAGO IL — The U.S. Postal Service is hiring employees for several positions in the Chicago area and nearby suburbs.

Depending on which position(s) applied for, salary ranges from $16.87 per hr. to $18.69 per hr. (For specialized positions such as Tractor Trailer Operator, $23.74 per hr).

Applications will be accepted online only at www.usps.com/careers.  Click on “Search Now and Apply” and select Illinois to view current openings.   As jobs are posted daily and are open for a limited time, it’s a good idea to check frequently on the site.

To be considered for the positions you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or High School graduate.
• Must be US Citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
• Must pass a background check, drug test and pre-employment medical assessment.
• Your completed application must be submitted online by the closing date.

The Postal Service is hiring and hosting job fairs nationwide as part of “Delivering for America,” the 10-year plan for financial sustainability and service excellence. USPS is preparing for the higher delivery demands of the 2021 holiday peak season through increased hiring of delivery and processing operations personnel.

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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