Mail Carrier - City - Entry Level Welcome

Postal hiring center; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Paid training

Job summary

USPS is accepting applications for City Carrier Assistants nationwide, including Tama, Iowa. This role ensures smooth postal operations by delivering mail efficiently, with comprehensive paid training provided—no prior experience required.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, and employees gain access to medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance. You will assist customers, sort mail, and perform basic administrative duties as part of a busy delivery team.

Qualifications

• No prior postal experience required; paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and assist customers at the counter and door.
• Sort and prepare mail by size, shape, and route for efficient delivery.
• Maintain delivery records and support basic clerical operations.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

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.

Starting Pay

: $23.47 - $38.62 per hour

Health Coverage

: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Retirement Savings

: Access to USPS retirement plans

Life Insurance

: Customer Assistance

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

This is not a job offer from the United States Postal Service (USPS).