AUSTIN, TX — The United States Postal Service continues to actively hire motivated individuals to join our mission of service in the Austin area. To assist potential applicants, USPS is holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, January 17, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at the location below. Postal officials will be on-site to answer questions and assist with the online application process.

Workforce Solutions Capital Area
6505 Burleson Road
Austin, TX 78774

The following positions are available: City Carrier Assistant (CCA), Rural Carrier Associate (RCA), Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) and Mail Handler Assistants (MHA). These positions offer starting pay from $17.32 - $19.94 per hour, and 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. A Maintenance Manager will also be on-site to discuss future maintenance opportunities.

MEDIA ALERT:  RSVP to becky.m.hernandez@usps.gov to interview or shadow individuals whose employment with USPS has changed their life trajectory. Career transition is possible at the Postal Service.

Available Position Descriptions:
City Carrier Assistant (CCA) - Salary: $19.33 per hour
A CCA delivers and collects mail 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.

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) - Salary: $19.94 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 or 16 years old with a high school diploma.
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and medical assessment.
• Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, citizen of American Samoa or US 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 the job fair can apply online at www.usps.com/careers.

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