Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in sunny San Diego! Play a vital role in connecting our community while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and unmatched job security. As a frontline representative of the USPS, you'll deliver mail and packages with precision and care, becoming an essential part of San Diego's daily life.
We offer career advancement opportunities, paid training, and a supportive team environment. Your work directly impacts residents and businesses across neighborhoods like Pacific Beach, Downtown, and La Jolla. Start your rewarding career with one of America's most trusted institutions today!
Responsibilities
- Deliver mail and packages to residential and business addresses along assigned routes
- Sort and prepare mail efficiently using automated and manual systems
- Operate delivery vehicles safely and maintain accurate mileage records
- Provide exceptional customer service during delivery interactions
- Manage and maintain delivery equipment including parcel carts and scanners
- Adhere to strict delivery time standards and route efficiency protocols
- Report delivery issues and maintain accurate delivery records
- Work collaboratively with postal staff to resolve delivery exceptions
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident alien status
- Valid California driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repeatedly and stand/walk for extended periods
- Pass background check, medical assessment, and drug screening
- Basic computer literacy for package tracking systems
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and terrain
- Strong time management and route optimization skills
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED accepted)