U.S. Postal Service is holding hiring events for Bend-area delivery positions

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Postal Service is looking for candidates to provide delivery services along designated routes in suburban and rural areas on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, indoors and outdoors to families across their communities. 

Here’s the full USPS announcement:

Those who attend these hiring events will find a wealth of information on USPS employment within the Bend Sort & Delivery Center (S&DC) and friendly staff to help interested patrons navigate the hiring process,” said Janella Herron, USPS Communications Specialist. 

Career employees can earn premium long-term benefits that complement good pay. Some of the benefits include: 

Multiple health and life insurance choicesPension benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan program, similar to a 401(k)Vacation time and sick leave

Current positions:

City Carrier Assistant (CCA)Rural Carrier Assistant (RCA)Starting salary for RCA is $20.85/hr.Starting salary for CCA is $20.73/hr.Both paid bi-weekly. 

Recruitment Office Location:

Bend Sort & Delivery Center2300 NE Fourth StreetBend, OR 97701 

Time:

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Date:

September 18September 25October 2 

As part of its 10-year plan, Delivering for America, the United States Postal Service is focused on building a more stable and empowered workforce.   

The Postal Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision, as well as the ability to accrue vacation and sick leave; see online job announcements for full details. 

Each position requires examination requirements, depending on the position, review job announcements for full details.  

At the time of appointment, applicants must have a valid driver’s license from the state in which they live.  

Applicants must also demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. Applicants selected under this qualification standard must successfully complete the required Vehicle Familiarization and Safe Operation training, including demonstration of the ability to safely drive a vehicle of the type used on the job. 

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement to be drug-free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

For additional information on how to apply for positions, visit us online at How to Apply for a Postal Service Jobs

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