The United States Postal Service will host a job fair event on Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Pendleton, OR Post Office.

At a Glance
What: Pendleton, OR USPS Job Fair
When: Friday, Feb. 14 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Pendleton, OR Post Office
Address: 104 SW Dorian Ave Pendleton, OR 97801

“Those who attend will get a unique look at employment opportunities in Pendleton and other communities across the state,” said Zachary Laux, USPS Communications Specialist.

USPS personnel will be available on both days at the Post Office (104 SW Dorian Ave Pendleton, OR 97801) to provide detailed information about available positions, answer questions regarding USPS employment and walk future employees through the application process on-site. New Postal Service employees enjoy competitive starting pay with a range between $19 and $20 per hour, depending on the position, paid bi-weekly. Benefits include regular pay increases, paid vacation leave, health insurance, and growth opportunities.

Career employees can earn premium long-term benefits that complement good pay. Some of the benefits include:

• Multiple health and life insurance choices 
• Pension benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan program, similar to a 401(k) 
• Vacation time and sick leave 

The Pendleton job fair will look to fill immediate openings for letter carriers and rural carriers. Positions as mail handlers, retail associates, CDL drivers and maintenance technicians may also be available in some areas.

“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 for America,” Laux said.

USPS is an organization that promotes largely from within, offering career development to help prepare employees achieve their professional goals. Training programs include entry-level functional job-related training, technical hands-on learning, new supervisor training, and management-to-executive level development.

The United States Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer offering a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement.

For those unable to attend the job fair event can still apply for available positions at www.usps.com/careers. Jobs are uploaded every other Tuesday until filled, and postings are updated frequently, so check back often for additional opportunities. Potential applicants can also visit any Post Office location for more information.

Stabilizing our workforce to ensure we consistently service 169 million addresses across the country is one part of the Postal Service’s 10-year Delivering for America plan to achieve financial stability and service excellence.

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