TENNESSEE — The United States Postal Service is currently hiring motivated individuals to join us in our mission of service in your local community. To assist potential applicants, we are holding job fairs as listed below. Postal officials will be at each location to answer questions about the following available positions: City Carrier Assistant (CCA), Rural Carrier Associate (RCA), Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) and Mail Handler Assistant (MHA). These positions offer starting pay from $17.32 - $19.50 per hour and could be the first step to a long-term rewarding career in the Postal Service.

Tuesday, Nov. 29
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
Knoxville P&DC, 1237 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville TN 37950
Hiring CCA/MHA

Wednesday, Nov. 30
10:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
 Lenoir Carrier Annex, 501 Adessa Parkway, Suite 240, Lenoir City TN 37772
Hiring RCA/ARC

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CST
Gallatin Post Office, 380 Maple St., Gallatin TN 37066
Hiring RCA/ARC

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST
Nashville P&DC, 525 Royal Pkwy, Nashville TN 37229
Hiring CCA/MHA

Available Position Descriptions:
City Carrier Assistant (CCA)
Salary: $18.92 per hour
A CCA delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle in a city area and provides a critical service to the community by ensuring mail delivery on weekdays, weekends and holidays. CCAs may be eligible for certain benefits including paid leave and health insurance. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy staying active outdoors with occasional customer service interactions. The position requires a valid state driver’s license and safe driving record.

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)
Salary: $19.50 per hour
An RCA delivers and collects packages along routes in rural areas during weekdays, weekends and holidays and may also provide a variety of services to customers along an assigned route. The successful applicant must have a valid state driver’s license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. An RCA may be required to use a personal vehicle and may be eligible to receive health benefits and promotion to a career opportunity. This position is ideal for candidates that enjoy staying active and working independently outdoors with occasional customer service interactions.

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC)
Salary: $19.50 per hour
An ARC delivers and collects packages and provides a variety of services to customers along an assigned rural route. The successful applicant may be required to provide use a personal vehicle. An ARC may opt to provide service to the community on weekends and holidays or up to seven days each week; whichever suits their lifestyle. If you enjoy working outdoors, while keeping your week free, this position may be a great fit for you.

Mail Handler Assistant (MHA)
Salary: $17.32
An MHA loads, unloads and moves mail and packages. An MHA will also perform other duties incidental to the movement and processing of mail. If you enjoy staying active in a team environment that emphasizes safety and ergonomics this could be a great fit for you.

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 (if applying for a driving position).

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 a job fair can apply online at www.usps.com/careers.

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