Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in Oakland, CA and become an essential part of America's largest delivery network. This full-time position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve your community while enjoying a flexible, field-based work environment. No remote work-from-home option available, but the role provides daily outdoor variety and independence. USPS values diversity and offers career advancement opportunities with consistent scheduling and paid training.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and collect mail along assigned routes in all weather conditions
- Operate delivery vehicles safely and maintain accurate delivery records
- Sort, sequence, and prepare mail for efficient daily distribution
- Interact professionally with customers and resolve delivery inquiries
- Adhere to strict USPS safety protocols and operational standards
- Perform basic maintenance of delivery equipment and vehicles
Qualifications
- US citizenship or permanent resident status
- Valid California driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs repeatedly and stand/walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED accepted)
- Pass background check and drug screening
- Basic computer literacy for scanning systems
- Dependable attendance and punctuality