KNOXVILLE, TN — The United States Postal Service is actively hiring motivated individuals and will be participating in the KCS (Knox County High School) Hiring Expo at Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, TN 37923 on Thursday, April 20. The event will be open for KCS students from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and open to the community from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. To assist potential applicants, Postal officials will be on-site to answer questions and assist with the online application process. 

The following positions are available: City Carrier Assistant (CCA) and Rural Carrier Associate (RCA). These positions are great opportunities to earn valuable experience that may qualify them for a full-time position, eventually leading to a long, prosperous, and fulfilling USPS career.

Available Position Descriptions:
City Carrier Assistant (CCA) - Salary: $19.33 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 during weekdays, weekends and holidays. CCAs may be eligible for certain benefits including paid leave and health insurance. This position is ideal for candidates that enjoy staying active outdoors with occasional customer service interactions. The position requires a valid state driver’s license, safe driving record, and experience with a passenger car or larger.

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) - Salary: $19.94 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 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.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Applicants must be available to work weekends and holidays. See the job posting for full details for duties, responsibilities, requirements, and benefits information. Job postings are updated frequently, so check back often for additional opportunities.

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

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

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