Job Description
Join America's largest employer with a legacy of service! The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking motivated individuals for City Carrier Assistant positions in Jersey City, NJ. No experience required – we provide comprehensive paid training to launch your career in public service. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and job stability while serving your community. This full-time role offers immediate opportunities for advancement to permanent career positions with increased pay and benefits.
As a City Carrier Assistant, you'll become an essential part of Jersey City's infrastructure, ensuring timely delivery of mail and packages to residents and businesses. Our paid training program equips you with all necessary skills, including route management, customer service excellence, and USPS protocol mastery. Join over 600,000 postal employees nationwide who take pride in connecting communities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver mail and packages along assigned residential and commercial routes using postal vehicles
- Sort, organize, and sequence mail according to delivery standards and efficiency protocols
- Operate delivery vehicles safely while adhering to traffic regulations and USPS safety policies
- Provide exceptional customer service at mailboxes and during customer interactions
- Complete delivery reports, maintain accurate records, and report delivery discrepancies
- Operate automated delivery equipment and utilize handheld scanning technology
- Work collaboratively with postal staff to ensure seamless mail processing and delivery
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Valid driver's license with minimum 2 years driving experience
- Ability to lift heavy packages (up to 70 pounds) and walk extended distances
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
- Pass background check, drug screening, and physical fitness assessment
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Basic computer literacy for digital tracking systems