Job Description
Join the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Assistant in sunny St. Petersburg, FL! We're offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants who complete training and become career employees. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the pride of serving your community.
Why Choose USPS?
- Immediate health/dental/vision coverage
- Federal retirement plan with TSP contributions
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Stable government employment
Work in Florida's vibrant Gulf Coast city while delivering essential mail and packages to residents and businesses. No experience required—comprehensive training provided!
Responsibilities
- Deliver mail and parcels along assigned city routes using USPS vehicles
- Sort and organize mail efficiently according to delivery sequence
- Collect mail from customer drop-boxes and business locations
- Maintain accurate delivery records and complete required forms
- Operate delivery vehicles safely and adhere to traffic regulations
- Provide exceptional customer service during mail interactions
- Report delivery issues, hazards, or suspicious activities
- Work Saturdays and holidays as required by mail volume
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status
- Valid Florida driver's license with clean record
- Ability to lift 35-pound mail sacks repeatedly
- Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
- Basic computer literacy for USPS systems
- Availability for flexible shifts (early mornings, weekends)
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work independently in all weather conditions