Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in Portland, OR! This vital role delivers mail and packages to residential and commercial addresses, ensuring reliable service for our community. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities within one of America's most trusted institutions.
Why Join USPS?
- Stable government employment with job security
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with federal contributions
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for promotion to career positions
Responsibilities
- Deliver mail and parcels to residential and business addresses on assigned routes
- Operate delivery vehicles safely and adhere to traffic laws
- Sort and organize mail efficiently using automated and manual systems
- Maintain accurate delivery records and customer communication
- Operate delivery scanners and mobile technology
- Assist with package pickup and special deliveries
- Report maintenance issues for delivery equipment and vehicles
Qualifications
- US citizenship or permanent resident status
- Valid driver's license with clean record
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs repeatedly
- Pass background check and drug screening
- Strong customer service skills
- Basic computer literacy for scanning systems
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Reliable transportation to work location