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Postal Service Mail Carriers

Also called: Letter Carrier, City Letter Carrier, Rural Carrier Associate (RCA), Mail Carrier

What they do:
Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.
On the job, you would:
  • Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
  • Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
  • Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.

Knowledge

Business
  • customer service
Safety and Government
  • public safety and security

Skills

Basic Skills
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use
  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Cooperation

Technology

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Education

Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed

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Job Outlook

Bright Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Salary
$55,160
per year, on average
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