Mail Carrier

About the position

The Mail Carrier position at the United States Postal Service involves delivering and collecting mail on foot or by vehicle in various weather conditions. The role requires maintaining effective public relations with customers and familiarity with postal laws and geography. This position offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, with a starting salary of $20.38 per hour and includes paid training.

Responsibilities

  • Routes or cases all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along an established route.
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  • Withdraws mail from the distribution case and prepares it in sequence for efficient delivery.
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  • Handles undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
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  • Delivers mail along a prescribed route, on foot or by vehicle, on a regular schedule.
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  • Uses portable electronic scanner as instructed.
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  • Delivers and collects charges on customs, postage-due, and c.o.d. mail matter.
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  • Deposits in the post office mail collected on the route upon returning from the route.
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  • Checks and corrects mailing cards from advertisers.
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  • Furnishes customers with postal information and provides change of address cards.
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  • Reports to supervisor all unusual incidents or conditions relating to mail delivery.
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  • Becomes proficient in the casing of mail on other routes as assigned.
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  • May perform clerical duties and be required to pass examinations on scheme of city primary distribution.

Requirements

  • No experience needed.
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  • Valid state driver's license.
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  • At least two years of unsupervised driving experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in customer service.
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  • Familiarity with postal laws and regulations.

Benefits

  • Paid training
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  • Mileage reimbursement
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  • Health insurance
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  • Dental insurance
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  • 401(k)
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  • Vision insurance
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  • Flexible schedule
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  • Life insurance
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