How does one go about getting a job at the post office?

1. One of the things that you have to do is go to the Careers site in usps.com. You have to search for any job announcements or vacancies.
2. If you have found it, you need to look up the post office job requirements for the position you are applying for. If you want to know how to become a mailman, for example, you can find all of the necessary information on the website.  
3. You then have to create an account and begin your application for the USPS position. 
4. The next thing is to take the appropriate exam. If you want an entry-level position, then you have to take the postal exam 473, which is now updated into the Virtual Entry Assessment Program or VEA for short. 
5.  If you’ve passed the post office job test and applied for a position, the last thing you have to do is to get through the hiring process. It will include a group or personal interview and a final interview.    

How long does it take to get hired at USPS?

• Job announcement
• Examinations, if applicable
• Suitability review:

•  work history of the applicant
• criminal records or conviction history
• personal interviews
• Medical assessment
• Selection

How much do postal service workers earn?

United States Post Office Careers for exam 473

1. City Carriers - There are three categories: City Carrier Assistant 1, City Carrier Assistant 2, and Casual City Carrier. If you want to apply for these positions, the job description states that you will be the one responsible for collecting and delivering mail. It can be done either on foot or by vehicle in a specific location. You will also be required to carry mail (up to 35 pounds) in your satchels, and load and unload mail (up to 70 pounds).
2. Mail Processing Clerks - There are two other categories:  PSE Mail Processing Clerk (PSE MPC), and Casual Mail Processing Clerk. If you want to apply for these positions, the job description states that you will be the one working in Postal facilities by processing incoming or outgoing mail. It is done either manually or through automated mail processing equipment. You will also be responsible for collecting and transferring mail (up to 70 pounds).
3. Mail handler - There are two other categories: Mail Handler Assistant and Casual Mail Handler. If you want to apply for these positions, the job description states that you'll be the one who loads and unloads containers. You'll also open and empty sacks or lifts, and transport mail in postal facilities. You will have to carry mail (up to 70 pounds) and push rolling containers ( up to 1, 500 pounds).  
4. Sales, Services (Svcs), and Distribution Associate - There are two other categories: Postal Support Employee (PSE) Sales/Svcs/Distribution Associate, and Casual Sales/Svcs/Distribution Associate. If you want to apply for these positions, the job description states that you will be the one who’ll work in retail. You will offer customer service-related functions at the Post Office in the front counter.
5. Rural Carrier - There are two other categories: Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) and Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC). You will be the one who delivers mail on a fixed route. You may be required to manage containers of mail (up to 70 pounds).

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