DETROIT, MI — The U.S. Postal Service is hiring employees to work at various Southeast Michigan locations as a City Carrier Assistant (CCA).  After 24 months, Carrier Assistants can potentially be converted to a Career City Carrier.

Positions start at $17.29 per hour. The employee will be required to work Saturdays and weekdays as needed. May include Sundays and holidays.

A CCA delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in a prescribed area; maintains professional and effective public relations with customers and others, requiring a general familiarity with postal laws, regulations, products and geography of the area.

Limited benefits include raises, paid vacation days and access to health insurance as required by law or after the first 360-day term, whichever comes first.

Applications will be accepted online only at www.usps.com/careers.  Click on “Search Now and Apply” and select Michigan 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.

Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of documented driving experience.

To be considered for the positions, applicants 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.
• Must reside within daily commuting distance of the position.

Your completed application must be submitted online by the closing date.

The Postal Service will communicate with candidates by email concerning applications, so it is very important that applicants have an email address so they are able to receive messages.

Note: Veterans who are entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.

The Postal Service 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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