Postal Service will host Job Fair in Batesville Thursday

BATESVILLE, IN — If you’re looking for a job with the U.S. Postal Service and live in and around the Batesville area, you’ll be interested to know that the United States Postal Service (USPS) will host a job fair on Thursday, September 2 from 3 pm to 8 pm at the Batesville Memorial Public Library.

All COVID safety guidelines will be observed including face coverings and social distancing.

The Postal Service currently has vacancies for city carrier assistants (CCA) — ($18.51 per hour), rural carrier associates (RCA) — ($19.06 per hour), and assistant rural carriers (ARC) — ($19.06 per hour).

For letter-carrying positions, applicants must have a valid state driver’s license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger in the U.S.

Rural carrier positions may require the use of the applicant’s own personal vehicle which must be suitable for use. Rural carrier associates must be available to work on an as-needed basis.

Most non-career positions have possible career tracks with great health and retirement benefits.

Applicants for all USPS positions must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident alien, a citizen of American Samoa, or any other territory owing allegiance to the United States.

Attendees may bring their own laptops or devices loaded with their own wi-fi or hot spot (Internet service not provided by Postal Service). USPS will assist as much as possible with creating a candidate profile and searching for vacancies.

Those interested in USPS jobs but who cannot attend the Job Fair can find information online at www. Careers – About.usps.com. After completing the online application, click the Save tab, and electronically submit the online job application.

It is recommended that applicants check their email daily for USPS messaging regarding further employment and suitability requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and pass a background investigation and medical assessment. USPS is an equal opportunity employer. The Postal Service encourages applicants to check the website regularly for updated openings and information.

(USPS press release)