Current USPS Employment Opportunities
The USPS is actively hiring for 350,000+ positions nationwide, offering stable government jobs with excellent benefits. Here’s what you need to know about available positions, hiring requirements, and application strategies.
Immediate Hiring Needs
1. Essential Delivery Positions
- City Carrier Assistants (CCA)
- Starting pay: $19.33/hour
- Benefits after 90 days
- 1,500+ current openings
- Rural Carrier Associates (RCA)
- $19.94/hour average
- Must provide personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement)
- Faster path to career position
2. Processing & Facility Jobs
- Mail Processing Clerks
- $20.05/hour starting wage
- Overnight shifts available
- Union-protected positions
- Mail Handler Assistants
- $18.69/hour starting
- Physical warehouse work
- Overtime opportunities
3. Specialized Roles
- Tractor-Trailer Operators
- CDL-A required
- $28.36/hour average
- Nationwide openings
- Maintenance Technicians
- Electrical/mechanical skills
- $25.18+/hour
- Government pension eligible
How to Apply for USPS Jobs
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Search Openings
- Official site: USPS Careers
- Filter by location/job type
- Create Profile
- Complete online application (45-60 mins)
- Resume optional but recommended
- Assessment Phase
- Exam 474 (Carrier positions)
- Exam 710 (Clerk positions)
- Virtual testing available
- Background Check
- Fingerprinting required
- Strict drug-free policy
- 7-10 day processing
- Job Offer & Training
- Paid training (2-4 weeks)
- Uniform allowance provided
Why Choose a USPS Career?
Top Benefits
✔ Federal employment with union protection
✔ Health insurance (multiple plan options)
✔ Pension plan (FERS retirement system)
✔ Paid vacation (13-26 days annually)
✔ Promotion opportunities (80% of supervisors start as carriers)
2024 Hiring Advantages
- Faster onboarding (Some hires in 2 weeks)
- Seasonal-to-career conversion (Holiday jobs often lead to permanent positions)
- Signing bonuses in high-need areas ($1,000-$3,000)
Application Tips for Success
✅ Apply to multiple locations to increase chances
✅ Check listings daily (New postings at midnight ET)
✅ Prepare for exams (Free practice tests available)
✅ Follow up with local postmaster after applying
Next Major Hiring Wave: September 2025 (Holiday season preparation)