OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Oklahoma City has been selected as the pilot site for a new career position – Postal Vehicle Operator (PVO) - that will add up to 200 new career employees to the Oklahoma City Postal Team.  This is a rare opportunity for successful applicants to join the Postal Service as career employees. To assist potential applicants, USPS Oklahoma City is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, December 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the location listed below. Attendees should park in the retail parking lot at the front of the building.

Oklahoma City Processing & Distribution Center
4025 W. Reno Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK  73125

Successful applicants for the PVO position will begin their postal career as part-time career employees, which means they will be eligible for health and leave benefits on their first day of employment. After two weeks, these employees will be converted to full-time career status, with guaranteed 40 workhours per week. Starting pay for this position is $25.70 per hour. Paid orientation and training will be provided. Applications will be accepted at https://about.usps.com/careers/ from December 17-23.

A Postal Vehicle Operator regularly operates postal and leased vehicles, that do not require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), to regularly pick up and transfer bulk quantities of mail between postal and non-postal facilities. This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans. We also offer the option to enroll into the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program as well as the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). Dental, Vision and Long-Term Care Insurance Programs as well as Flexible Spending Accounts to cover eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent care (day care) expenses are also available. We offer extra pay when working on a federal holiday (11 per calendar year) as well as accrued vacation and sick leave.

USPS employment requirements include the following:

• Must be 18 years old at the time of appointment or 16 years old with a high school diploma.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and medical assessment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, citizen of American Samoa or other U.S. Territory.
• Must provide recent employment history.
• Must have a safe driving record.
• This position has an exam requirement.

Whether it is your first career or next career, the Postal Service is a great place to work that provides generous pay and benefits, job security and career advancement opportunities.

Those unable to attend the job fair can apply online at www.usps.com/careers.

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