Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in Oakland! Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability while serving your community. As a vital part of our delivery team, you'll experience the pride of connecting residents and businesses through reliable mail service. We offer paid training, career advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of public service.
Responsibilities
- Deliver mail and parcels to residential and commercial addresses along assigned routes
- Sort and organize mail efficiently using automated and manual systems
- Operate delivery vehicles safely while adhering to traffic regulations
- Collect outgoing mail from collection boxes and customer receptacles
- Maintain accurate delivery records and report delivery exceptions
- Provide courteous customer service during interactions with the public
- Perform route adjustments during carrier absences or peak seasons
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs repeatedly
- Pass background check and pre-employment drug screening
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Availability for flexible shifts including Saturdays and holidays
- Basic computer literacy for scanning and tracking systems