CASUAL Temporary Employment (No Test
Required)
The Postal Service hires thousands of Casual Employees starting in June
of each year. Your local postal facility may display recruitment notices and
they often advertise in local newspapers.
No tests are required for these positions. You will find casual
temporary jobs advertised at the Postal Services' official web site. Notices
typically list multiple orientation sessions, the positions available, and
pay. These jobs may lead to full time employment. Starting salary ranges
form $9.00 to $12.50 an hour.
Casual temporary positions are a good way to familiarize yourself with
the Postal Service's work environment and they can lead to full time
employment. If they like your work, and keep you for at lest 180 days, you
can request to take the Postal Exam; even if none are currently being
administered in your area. If you pass the test your name will be added to
the current hiring register in rank order for full time employment.
One word of caution. The casual temporary positions schedules are tedious
to say the least. They can and do often work casual temps long hours and
sometimes 7 days a week during peak mail periods and you are subject to work
any and all shifts. It is hard work but if you impress the supervisor and
they keep you for up to 180 days you may be able to take the test and get on
the full time register.
You can also sign up by phone at 1-578-757-3199, TTY 1-800-800-8776. If you call
you MUST have an announcement number to apply by phone.
Follow the procedures outlined on this
page to locate job announcement numbers and casual positions in your
area. Search the USPS site for the keyword "Casual Positions,
"temporary," or "relief" and select your state and city to
locate openings. If
you call, contact your local postal facility to find out the job
announcement number if you don't have internet access. When you apply online, job announcement numbers are
provided next to the job vacancy, just click on the job vacancy number to
start the application process. An application package with orientation dates will be sent to
you shortly after applying. To learn more about these positions and to apply
online visit
the Postal Serive's
recrutiment site.
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government and
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