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Jan. 30, 2024

USPS Seeks Rural Carriers in Murfreesboro

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MURFREESBORO, TN — As part of its 10-year plan, Delivering for America, the United States Postal Service is focused on building a more stable and empowered workforce.  As a result, the Postal Service is hosting in-person job fairs on Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST at the American Job Center located at 1313 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN  37219. 

The Postal Service has also scheduled a job fair on February 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST at Murfreesboro – Main Post Office, 2255 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

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. 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.
Please go to https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm and explore detailed information about our top job opportunities.

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA): $20.38 per hour
In this role, you deliver and collect packages along routes in rural areas during weekdays, weekends, and holidays. You also provide a variety of services to customers along your assigned route. You may be required to use a personal vehicle if a postal vehicle is not provided. As an RCA, you 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): $20.38 per hour
In this role you deliver and collect packages along routes in rural areas. You also provide a variety of services to customers along your assigned route and may be required to provide your own personal vehicle. 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 may be a great fit for you.

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally 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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