Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in Jersey City, NJ! We're offering a comprehensive paid training program to launch your career in public service. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans, and the opportunity to serve your community. No experience necessary – we provide all training!
What We Offer:
- Full-time position with guaranteed hours
- 6-week paid training program covering mail handling, delivery procedures, and safety protocols
- Competitive hourly wages with step increases
- Full federal benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Generous paid time off and federal holidays
- Career advancement opportunities within USPS
Responsibilities
- Deliver and collect mail along assigned routes using postal vehicles or walking
- Sort and organize mail according to delivery sequences
- Operate postal vehicles safely and adhere to traffic regulations
- Process customer transactions at post offices and on delivery routes
- Maintain accurate delivery records and report discrepancies
- Adhere to all USPS safety policies and procedures
- Provide excellent customer service to postal patrons
Qualifications
- US citizenship or permanent resident status
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs repeatedly
- Basic computer literacy for tracking systems
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Pass background check and drug screening
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)