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March 17, 2026

Join the Covington USPS Team

Your Career Is Ready for Delivery

Rural Carrier

COVINGTON, LA — The United States Postal Service, consistently named one of the most trusted brands in America, is hiring motivated and dynamic individuals to help us deliver to the Northshore community. Right now, we are looking for new team members to get signed, sealed and hired!

The Postal Service is hosting a job fair in Covington to fill immediate openings for:
Rural Carrier Associates (RCA)

FRIDAY March 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
COVINGTON LIBRARY
St. Tammany Parish
310 W 21st Avenue
Covington, LA 70433

The Postal Service offers competitive wages, benefits, leave and career advancement opportunities. If you think you have what it takes to deliver for America, stop by and explore job openings in your area.

To assist potential applicants, USPS personnel will be onsite at the job fair to provide detailed information about the positions and to answer questions. Applications are also accepted online at https://about.usps.com/careers/how-to-apply/. Applicants must be 18 years of age and be able to pass drug screening and a background investigation. Applicants must be available to work weekends and holidays.

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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.

For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter; Instagram; Pinterest; Threads; and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel and like us on Facebook. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

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