Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in Detroit! We're seeking dedicated individuals to deliver exceptional service to our community while building a stable career with federal benefits. As a cornerstone of American infrastructure, USPS offers competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and retirement plans. No experience necessary – we provide paid training! Help connect Detroit residents and businesses every day with reliability and pride.
Responsibilities
- Sort, organize, and deliver mail/packages along assigned routes using postal vehicles and walking
- Collect outgoing mail from mailboxes and business locations
- Process customer transactions (PO boxes, stamps, money orders) at retail counters
- Maintain accurate delivery records and report mail irregularities
- Operate postal machinery (scanning equipment, sorting systems)
- Adhere to strict safety protocols for vehicle operation and pedestrian delivery
- Provide courteous service to customers at collection points and retail windows
Qualifications
- US citizenship or permanent resident status
- Valid Michigan driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift 70 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
- Basic computer literacy for package scanning systems
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
- Pass criminal background check and drug screening
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reside within 50 miles of Detroit facility