Current Post Office Job Openings
The United States Postal Service is hiring for 400,000+ positions across the country. These government jobs offer excellent benefits and job security, with opportunities ranging from entry-level to skilled positions.
Most Available Positions Right Now
1. Delivery Jobs (Immediate Hiring)
- City Carrier Assistant (CCA)
- Starting pay: $19.33/hour
- Benefits after 90 days
- 2,000+ current openings nationwide
- Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)
- $19.94/hour average
- Must have personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
- Faster path to career position than CCA
2. Retail & Customer Service
- Postal Clerk
- $20.05/hour starting
- Work at local post office counters
- Customer interaction required
- Window Clerk
- Similar pay scale to Postal Clerk
- Focus on retail transactions
- Some sales responsibilities
3. Warehouse & Processing
- Mail Handler Assistant
- $18.69/hour starting
- Physical package sorting
- Overnight shifts available
- Processing Clerk
- $19.50/hour average
- Machine operation
- Steady daytime shifts
How to Apply for Post Office Jobs
Step-by-Step Hiring Process
- Find Openings
- Official website: USPS Careers
- Search by zip code and position type
- Complete Application
- Online form takes 45-60 minutes
- Resume optional but helpful
- Answer all questions completely
- Take Required Exam
- Exam 474 for carrier positions
- Exam 710 for clerk positions
- Free study guides available online
- Background Check
- Fingerprinting required
- Strict drug-free workplace policy
- 1-2 week processing time
- Job Offer & Training
- Paid training (2-4 weeks)
- Uniform allowance provided
- On-the-job instruction
Why Work for the Post Office?
Top Benefits
✔ Federal government job with union protection
✔ Excellent health insurance (multiple plan options)
✔ Pension plan (FERS retirement system)
✔ Paid vacation (13-26 days per year)
✔ Career advancement (80% of supervisors start as clerks/carriers)
2025 Hiring Advantages
- Faster hiring process (some locations hiring in 2 weeks)
- Seasonal-to-career conversion (holiday jobs often become permanent)
- Signing bonuses in high-need areas ($1,000-$5,000)
Tips to Get Hired Faster
✅ Apply early – Positions fill quickly
✅ Check daily – New jobs posted at midnight ET
✅ Be flexible – Consider nearby locations
✅ Prepare for exams – Practice tests improve scores
✅ Follow up – Contact local postmaster after applying
Next Major Hiring Wave: September 2025 (for holiday season)