PITTSBURGH – U.S. Postal Service is hiring City Carrier Assistants (CCA) for the Pittsburgh area and potential applicants are encouraged to use the information below to apply.

The pay is $17.29 per hour. THE ONLY WAY TO APPLY IS TO GO TO www.usps.com/careers.

From the website, Enter "CCA" in keyword and choose state, i.e. select “Pennsylvania,” click “Start,” and then click on the link for the appropriate job.

A general overview of USPS employment requirements, specific job requirements, and hourly pay is available at the website. Applicants must be 18 years of age, or 16 years of age with a high school diploma. All applicants must be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation. Some positions require an exam.

Any position that has a driving requirement will also require a valid driver’s license and a clean DMV two-year driving history. Citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Additionally, if an applicant has been outside of the U.S. for more than six months out of the last 5 years, the Postal Service is not able to process a clearance for them. This applies to both U.S. Citizens and non-U.S. Citizens.

Job openings will be regularly updated; additional positions are available. Interested applicants should log on to http://usps.com/careers frequently to check for new postings.

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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