Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA! Be part of America's essential workforce delivering mail and packages to homes and businesses across the city. This full-time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities within the federal government. Enjoy job security, paid training, and the satisfaction of serving your community every day.
We're seeking reliable individuals committed to postal excellence. As a City Carrier, you'll work outdoors in all weather conditions while maintaining high standards of service. The USPS provides a stable career path with potential for advancement to regular carrier positions.
Responsibilities
- Safely deliver mail and packages to residential and business addresses along assigned routes
- Sort, sequence, and organize mail according to delivery standards
- Operate delivery vehicles following postal safety protocols
- Collect outgoing mail and process postage payments
- Report delivery issues, hazards, and customer requests promptly
- Maintain accurate delivery records and route documentation
- Operate handheld scanning devices for tracking deliveries
Qualifications
- US citizenship or permanent resident status
- Valid state driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs repeatedly
- Availability for flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
- Basic computer literacy for scanning devices
- Pass background check and drug screening
- Ability to walk 5-8 miles daily in all weather conditions
- High school diploma or equivalent