Postal Jobs
Two of the great things about Postal jobs are the employment requirements and the benefits. All applicants must meet the same requirements regardless of the job, and almost anyone can meet these requirements. Read more about the requirements here. And the Postal Service is famous for its fabulous benefits. Read more about career benefits here.
City Carrier //City Carrier Assistant 1 & 2 //Casual City Carrier //Temporary Carrier Assistant
Test required: Virtual Entry Assessment MC - (474) Postal Exam 474
City Carrier and Rural Carrier positions are both mail delivery jobs. They are by far the more common open jobs posted on the USPS website. Postal careers are most often started by getting one of these jobs.
Rural Carrier //Rural Carrier Associate //Assistant Rural Carrier
Test required: Virtual Entry Assessment MC - (474) Postal Exam 474
Rural Carrier and City Carrier positions are both mail delivery jobs. They are by far the more common open jobs posted on the USPS website. Postal careers are most often started by getting one of these jobs.
Sales/Svcs/Distribution Associate //PSE Sales/Svcs/Dist Associate //Casual Sales/Svcs/Dist Associate
Test required: Virtual Entry Assessment CS - (477) Postal Exam 477
A Sales/Svcs/Distribution Associate is the retail clerk who works at the front counter in a Post Office providing various customer service functions.
Mail Handler //Mail Handler Assistant //Casual Mail Handler
Test required: Virtual Entry Assessment MH - (475) Postal Exam 475
Mail Handlers work inside Postal facilities and rarely see the public. They load and unload containers of mail, transport mail and empty equipment throughout a Postal facility, open and empty sacks of mail, etc.
Mail Processing Clerk (MPC) //PSE MPC //Casual MPC //Mail Processing Assistant //Clerk Assistant
Test required: Virtual Entry Assessment MP - (476) Postal Exam 476
Mail Processing Clerks (MPCs) work inside Postal facilities and rarely see the public. They process incoming and outgoing mail using automated mail processing equipment or manual methods of sortation and distribution.
Data Conversion Operator //PSE Data Conversion Operator //Casual Data Conversion Operator
Test required: Virtual Entry Assessment MP - (476) Postal Exam 476
Data Conversion Operators (DCOs) convert addresses into bar codes that can be scanned and sorted by automated equipment. This is accomplished by keying the addresses into a computer that has the necessary software.
Building Equipment Mechanic //PSE Building Equipment Mechanic
{REL[1860][job-exam]3Ff5d8RZREL}Building Equipment Mechanics perform maintenance on buildings, building equipment, and building systems such as large automated air conditioning and heating systems.
Maintenance Mechanic //PSE Maintenance Mechanic
{REL[1861][job-exam]3Ff5d8RZREL}Maintenance Mechanics perform maintenance work on mail processing equipment, building equipment, customer service equipment, and delivery equipment.
Electronic Technician //PSE Electronic Technician
{REL[1862][job-exam]3Ff5d8RZREL}Electronic Technicians perform a full range of diagnostic, preventive maintenance, alignment, calibration, and overhaul tasks on hardware and software on a variety equipment and systems.
Mail Processing Equipment Maintenance Mechanic //PSE Mail Processing Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
{REL[1863][job-exam]3Ff5d8RZREL}Mail Processing Equipment Maintenance Mechanics (MPEMMs) perform complex maintenance on mail processing equipment, building equipment, and building systems.
Area Maintenance Technician //PSE Area Maintenance Technician
{REL[1865][job-exam]3Ff5d8RZREL}Area Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) install, maintain, repair, remove, and dispose of Postal equipment within a geographic area.
Automotive Mechanic //PSE Automotive Mechanic
Test required: Postal Exam 943/944
Automotive Mechanics perform basic automotive repairs and maintenance.
Automotive Technician //PSE Automotive Technician
Test required: Postal Exam 943/944
Automotive Technicians perform complex automotive repairs and maintenance.
Motor Vehicle Operator //PSE Motor Vehicle Operator //Casual Motor Vehicle Operator
{REL[1868][job-exam]3Ff5d8RZREL}Motor Vehicle Operators (MVOs) operate mail trucks to pick up and transport mail in bulk.
Tractor Trailer Operator //PSE Tractor Trailer Operator //Casual Tractor Trailer Operator
{REL[1869][job-exam]3Ff5d8RZREL}Tractor Trailer Operators (TTOs) operate trucks and/or tractor trailers in over-the-road service, city shuttle service, and/or trailer spotting operations, etc.
Motor Vehicle Operator / Tractor Trailer Operator (MVO/TTO) //PSE MVO/TTO //Casual MVO/TTO
{REL[1870][job-exam]3Ff5d8RZREL}Motor Vehicle Operator / Tractor Trailer Operator (MVO/TTOs) perform the functions of both Motor Vehicle Operators and Tractor Trailer Operators.
Custodial Maintenance //PSE Custodial Maintenance //Casual Custodial Maintenance
Test required: Postal Exam 916
Custodians Clean and maintains buildings and grounds using power assisted tools and power driven custodial equipment.
Holiday Jobs
The Postal Service routinely hires extra temporary employees during peak holiday periods. Holiday jobs do not require an exam.
Professional Corporate Jobs
Professional positions at Postal headquarters and key locations that carry demands for specific education, training, experience, etc.