CLEVELAND — Editor's note: Video in the player at the top of this story was originally published in an unrelated article on Aug. 10, 2021.
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The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 22, as they work to fill 100 city carrier assistant positions (CCA). Officials say the starting pay is $18.51 per hour.
The workshop will be held at the USPS Cleveland Administrative Building at 2200 Orange Ave. from 6-8 p.m. HR specialists will be on site to assist applicants in navigating the application portal.
"In this role you deliver and collect mail on foot or by vehicle in a city area," according to USPS officials. "You also maintain good relations with customers and have a general familiarity with postal laws, regulations and products for your area. As a CCA you provide a critical service to your community by ensuring mail delivery during weekdays, weekends and holidays with opportunities for career promotion. CCAs may be eligible for certain benefits including paid leave and health insurance. This position is ideal for candidates that enjoy staying active outdoors with occasional customer service interactions."
Job duties are listed as follows:
- Sort, lift and push moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages to prepare for delivery
- Deliver mail along your assigned route
- Pick up or collect mail from customers
- Collect postage due for charge on delivery or other services
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather: rain, snow, cold and heat
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Applicants must also pass a drug screening and a criminal background investigation.
“Our employees are our greatest asset and we are investing in our new employees by providing robust training and on-the-job support,” according to a press release Friday from USPS. “The Postal Service offers competitive wages and benefits, and career advancement opportunities.”
Applications are being accepted online HERE.
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Editor's note: Video above was originally published on Feb. 23, 2021.