Mail Carrier - City - Entry Level

Postal service; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Postal Service is hiring City Carrier Assistants to deliver mail on assigned routes. No prior experience is required as USPS provides paid training to set you up for success.

Starting pay ranges hourly with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities. Multiple openings nationwide, with full-time benefits and retirement plans. This role focuses on efficient delivery, customer service, mail sorting, and light administrative duties.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Willing to complete USPS training.
• Ability to lift and carry mail and packages.

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

Delivery operations

Customer service

Time management

Route planning

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