City Carrier Assistant (Mail Carrier)
United States Postal Service·Multiple DFW Locations, Dallas, TX
$19 - $23/hrFull-TimeOn-SitePosted 1d agoUrgently HiringVerified
What You'll Do
- Deliver mail and packages on foot and by vehicle along an assigned route
- Case mail (sort by address) at the post office before heading out on your route
- Collect outgoing mail from blue collection boxes and customer mailboxes
- Scan every package at delivery for real-time tracking updates
- Cover different routes as needed — CCAs are the flexible workforce that keeps USPS running
What You Need
- Must be 18+ and a US citizen or permanent resident
- Valid driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience and safe record
- Pass the Postal Exam 474 (virtual assessment — mostly personality and work style questions)
- Physical ability to carry a loaded mail satchel (up to 35 lbs) for miles in Texas heat
- No drug testing for THC in most states as of 2024, but they do test for other substances
What They Offer
- $19.33-$23/hr starting (automatic raises on a set schedule)
- Path to career (permanent) status after 2 years with full federal benefits
- Federal employee health insurance (FEHB) — some of the best coverage in the country
- TSP retirement plan (federal 401k) with 5% match
- Sunday and holiday premium pay, plus overtime is frequent and paid at 1.5x
Source: USPS Careers
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