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Mail Carrier
Interested in becoming a Mail Carrier with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and delivering mail in your community? Mail carriers deliver letters and packages on assigned city, suburban, or rural routes, interact with customers, and work outdoors in all seasons. No prior postal experience is usually required, and once hired by USPS, new carriers receive paid training so they know what to do on day one.
Openings: USPS regularly posts Mail Carrier and similar roles nationwide
City Carrier Assistant, Rural Carrier Associate, and related delivery positions
Type: Entry-level, frontline delivery positions with potential paths to long-term careers and benefits
(Walk or drive set routes and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Provide basic customer service and follow USPS safety and security procedures
Applying for official USPS jobs is free at USPS.com, and all selections are made solely by USPS. Our service is an optional third-party resource designed to help you understand the process and feel more prepared before you apply.
How our prep portal helps candidates for Mail Carrier roles
A clear, step-by-step walkthrough of the USPS hiring process for common mail carrier–type roles (like City Carrier Assistant and Rural Carrier Associate)
Guidance on how to read job postings, avoid common application mistakes, and stay organized through the process
Interview tips tailored to mail delivery roles, customer interaction, and route work
Tips and tools to help you find current USPS postings in your area and track which ones you’ve applied to
Email support while you work through the material and prepare your applications
People who want a stable, public-facing delivery job with structure and routine
Those who like being active, working on their feet or driving, and being outdoors
If you’re serious about pursuing a Mail Carrier role with USPS, our portal is designed to help you feel more confident and better prepared before you submit applications on USPS.com.

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