Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in Anchorage, Alaska! We offer comprehensive paid training to launch your career in public service. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and job security while serving your community. No experience required - we provide all necessary training to succeed in this vital role.
As a City Carrier Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in connecting Anchorage residents through reliable mail and package delivery. This position offers clear advancement opportunities within USPS, with potential for promotion to permanent carrier status after training completion.
Responsibilities
- Deliver mail and packages to residential and commercial addresses along designated routes
- Sort and organize mail efficiently according to delivery sequence
- Operate delivery vehicles safely while adhering to traffic laws and USPS regulations
- Provide excellent customer service while maintaining professional demeanor
- Complete delivery verification scans and maintain accurate delivery records
- Operate automated delivery equipment and technology systems
- Work in various weather conditions while maintaining delivery schedules
- Adhere to all USPS safety protocols and security procedures
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and walk extended distances
- Must stand/walk for 6-8 hours daily in varying weather conditions
- Basic computer literacy for digital tracking systems
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision