Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in Portland, OR! We're offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who start before December 31, 2023. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job security while serving your community.
As a City Carrier Assistant, you'll deliver mail and packages to residential and commercial addresses, ensuring timely and accurate service. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth with potential advancement to career positions.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and collect mail, parcels, and other items along assigned routes
- Sort and organize mail according to delivery sequence and regulations
- Operate delivery vehicles safely and maintain route efficiency
- Provide excellent customer service and resolve delivery inquiries
- Complete required delivery records and maintain accurate documentation
- Adhere to USPS safety protocols and operational procedures
- Operate handheld scanning devices for package tracking
Qualifications
- US citizenship or permanent resident status
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repeatedly
- Availability for flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Basic computer literacy for scanning systems
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Pass background check and drug screening
- Ability to walk long distances in various weather conditions