March 8, 2024

Spring Forward into a New Career with the Postal Service

Summerville and Mt. Pleasant Post Offices, have immediate openings Delivering for America

USPS Career employees in a service garage

SUMMERVILLE, SC. — 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. We are committed to our workforce, beginning with providing great job opportunities for new employees and continuing to provide advancement and career development.

The Postal Service offers competitive wages for pre-career entry-level positions such as letter carriers, rural route carriers, mail handlers, mail processing clerks, and retail clerks. In these entry-level jobs, new employees earn valuable experience that may qualify them for a full-time position, eventually leading to a long, prosperous, and fulfilling career.

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

For over 245 years, the U.S. Postal Service has delivered information, connected families and friends, and powered the engines of commerce and industry. The U.S. Postal Service is an equal opportunity employer offering a fast-paced, rewarding work environment with competitive compensation packages, on-the-job training, and advancement opportunities.

Join us for USPS Job Fairs on:

March 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Post Office
1050 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
Mount Pleasant SC 29464

March 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Summerville, SC Post Office
(Will be held at an offsite location)
Dorchester Library
76 Old Trolley Road
Summerville, SC 29485

Immediate positions are available for Rural Carrier Associates and Assistant Rural Carriers.

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) – At $20.38 per hour, an RCA will have a continuous, part-time job. This on-call position could be ideal if one is retired, self-employed, an at-home parent, an educator, night student, or if employed on an evening shift schedule. An RCA serves families and businesses in rural and suburban areas. This employee is responsible for the delivery and collection of mail, working part-time when regular carriers have scheduled days off or vacation days. An RCA also sells stamps, supplies, and money orders. An applicant must have a valid state driver's license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. A personal vehicle may be required. Becoming an RCA is the first step to becoming a full-time, regular rural carrier with full benefits.

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) At $20.38 per hour, this employee will deliver and collect packages along routes in rural areas and will provide a variety of services to customers along an assigned route. The successful applicant may be required to provide their own vehicle for transportation. As an ARC, you may opt to provide service to your community on weekends and holidays or up to seven days each week; whichever suits your lifestyle. If you enjoy working outdoors, while keeping your week free, this position may be a great fit for you.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and be able to pass a criminal background investigation and they must be available to work weekends and holidays. Job postings are updated frequently, so check back often for additional opportunities. Those unable to attend the job fairs can apply online at www.usps.com/careers.

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.

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