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.
Business
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
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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
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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
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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
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$56,490
per year, on average
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