Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a Part-Time City Carrier Assistant in vibrant New York City! This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to serve your community while building valuable career experience. As a City Carrier, you'll be the friendly face of USPS, ensuring timely delivery of mail and packages to residential and commercial addresses across the five boroughs.
We provide comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment. This position is perfect for students, career changers, or those seeking flexible hours. Enjoy the satisfaction of connecting with your neighborhood while contributing to America's essential public service.
Responsibilities
- Deliver mail and packages along assigned urban routes using postal vehicles or on foot
- Sort and organize mail according to delivery sequences and USPS regulations
- Collect outgoing mail and parcels from customer drop boxes and businesses
- Maintain accurate delivery records and report discrepancies to supervisors
- Operate delivery vehicles safely and adhere to traffic laws in metropolitan areas
- Provide excellent customer service during interactions with residents and businesses
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks and ensure operational readiness
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status with work authorization
- Minimum age of 18 years at time of application
- Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening
- Physical capability to lift up to 70 pounds and walk extended distances daily
- Valid New York State driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and stand for prolonged periods
- Basic computer literacy for USPS systems and reporting tools
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise delivery protocols