City Carrier Assistant

About the position

The City Carrier Assistant 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 a general understanding of postal laws, regulations, and the geography of the delivery area.

Responsibilities

• Routes or cases all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along an established route.
• Withdraws mail from the distribution case and prepares it in sequence for efficient delivery.
• Handles undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
• Delivers mail along a prescribed route, on foot or by vehicle, on a regular schedule.
• Collects mail from street letter boxes and accepts letters from customers.
• Uses portable electronic scanner as instructed.
• Delivers and collects charges on customs, postage-due, and C.O.D. mail matter.
• Deposits in the post office mail collected on the route upon returning from the route.
• Reports to supervisor all unusual incidents or conditions relating to mail delivery.
• May perform clerical duties and be required to pass examinations on scheme of city primary distribution.

Requirements

• High school diploma required for applicants aged 16-17 years; no diploma required for applicants aged 18 and older.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours a week if required due to staffing needs.

Benefits

• Part-time position with potential for more than 40 hours a week.
• Veteran focus in hiring.
• Opportunities for older workers and people with disabilities.