Mail Carrier - City

Confidential; Columbus (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring City Carrier Assistants nationwide. This role delivers mail and packages on assigned routes, with comprehensive paid training provided. No prior experience is required as the program supports new entrants.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with annual compensation up to $72,400 plus a full benefits package. Opportunities for advancement exist across AR and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; USPS offers comprehensive paid training.
• Reliable transportation may be needed for route delivery.
• Ability to follow routes and schedules with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Mail: Deliver mail and packages to homes and businesses on assigned routes
• Customer Assistance: Help customers with postal inquiries and service requests
• Sorting Mail: Organize and prepare mail by size, shape, and route for accurate delivery
• Administrative Duties: Maintain delivery records and support basic clerical operations

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Role Overview

USPS is accepting applications for City Carrier Assistants nationwide. This role ensures smooth postal operations by delivering mail efficiently. No prior experience is required, as USPS offers comprehensive paid training to set you up for success.

Position Details

• Openings : Multiple positions nationwide
• Starting Pay : $23.47 - $38.62 per hour
• Annual Compensation : Up to $72,400 with a full benefits package

Perks and Benefits

• Paid Time Off : Vacation and sick leave
• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement Savings : Access to USPS retirement plans
• Life Insurance : Available coverage options

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering Mail : Deliver mail and packages to homes and businesses on assigned routes
• Customer Assistance : Help customers with postal inquiries and service requests
• Sorting Mail : Organize and prepare mail by size, shape, and route for accurate delivery
• Administrative Duties : Maintain delivery records and support basic clerical operations

How Our Program Helps

Our program equips you with the tools to secure this position, even if you lack prior experience. For a one-time access fee of , you will receive resources, tools, and unlimited practice assessments.

• An exclusive, step-by-step guide to the USPS hiring process
• Simulated practice exams with detailed answer explanations
• A webinar with expert interview tips
• A job finder tool to locate USPS openings within AR or a 25-mile radius
• Ongoing support through email and chat