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Nov. 5, 2024

Fall for USPS’ Great Career Opportunities

Generous Pay and Benefits Included

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AUSTIN, TX – The United States Postal Service has immediate career opportunities for job seekers in the Austin community. A postal job offers employees the ability to work where they live, competitive pay, stability, lifelong benefits and career advancement opportunities throughout the entire agency. 

Postal officials will be participating in a Job Fair on Thursday, November 7, to answer questions and assist potential candidates with the application process.  

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 – 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

MILLENNIUM YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
1156 HARGRAVE ST
AUSTIN TX 78702

Available Positions (with starting salary)
Rural Carrier Associates ($20.38)
Assistant Rural Carrier ($20.38)
Lead Automotive Technician ($31.28)

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) - A RCA serves families and businesses in rural and suburban areas. A RCA is responsible for the delivery and collection of mail, and may sell stamps, supplies, and money orders. The successful applicant must have a valid state driver's license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. Becoming a RCA could be the first step to becoming a full-time, regular rural carrier with full benefits. Starting salary: $20.38 per hour.

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) – An ARC delivers and collects packages in rural areas and provides a variety of services to customers along an assigned route. The successful applicant may be required to provide their own vehicle for transportation. 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 may be a great fit for you. Starting salary: $20.38 per hour.

Lead Automotive Technician (LAT) – A LAT serves as a leader for technicians and mechanics in a vehicle maintenance facility. A LAT will also personally perform the most complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet. Starting salary: $31.28 per hour.

Those unable to attend the job fair may apply at www.usps.com/careers.

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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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