🟢 Status: OPEN — Open Continuous | Nationwide – All 50 States | Source: jobs.usps.com
USPS City Carrier Assistant Jobs 2026 — United States Postal Service | $20.13/hr | No Experience Required
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is actively hiring City Carrier Assistants (CCAs) across all 50 states in 2026. As a CCA, you will deliver and collect mail and packages along assigned city routes earning $20.13 per hour from day one. No prior postal experience is required, making this one of the most accessible entry points into federal employment available today.
CCAs are non-career employees with a clear path to career (permanent) status as a City Letter Carrier. Once converted, you receive full federal benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | City Carrier Assistant (CCA) |
| Agency | United States Postal Service (USPS) |
| Location | Washington, DC (USPS HQ) — Positions Available Across All 50 States |
| Pay | $20.13 per hour |
| Annual Salary (est.) | ~$41,870 – $52,000/yr |
| Opening Date | Open Continuous |
| Closing Date | Open Continuous — Apply Anytime |
| Who May Apply | U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents |
| Drug Test | Required |
| Apply Link | Apply at jobs.usps.com |
| Apply Now | Click Here to Apply |
About the Role
As a City Carrier Assistant, you serve as the backbone of last-mile mail delivery in urban and suburban communities. You will sort and prepare mail at the post office, then deliver it along your assigned city route. Routes are walked or driven depending on the area, and you will interact with residents and business customers daily.
USPS operates 31,000+ retail locations and delivers to 167 million addresses daily. As a CCA, you are part of the largest civilian employer in the country.
Being a carrier means being part of your community every single day. — USPS Career Stories
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver mail and packages along an assigned city route on foot or by postal vehicle
- Sort incoming mail at the post office before starting your route
- Collect outgoing mail from customers and collection boxes
- Maintain accurate records of postage due and special delivery items
- Provide customer service to residents and businesses along the route
- Work weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays as assigned
- Lift and carry mail sacks and parcels up to 70 lbs
- Report vehicle accidents, route issues, or safety concerns to supervisors
- Follow all postal regulations and delivery standards
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years or older (or 16 with high school diploma) |
| Citizenship | U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident |
| Education | No degree required — high school diploma or GED preferred |
| Experience | No prior experience required |
| Physical | Ability to lift up to 70 lbs; walk extensively outdoors |
| Drug Test | Required pre-employment |
| Background Check | Required |
Note: USPS CCAs take the Virtual Entry Assessment (VEA-474) as part of the application. Honest responses reflecting reliability and customer focus score best.
Salary and Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Pay | $20.13/hr |
| Annual Earnings (est.) | $41,870 – $52,000/yr |
| Paid Leave | Earned paid annual leave |
| Health Insurance | USPS Health Benefits Plan (available to CCAs working 30+ hrs/wk) |
| Career Conversion | Priority conversion to career Letter Carrier with full federal benefits |
| Retirement | FERS pension upon career conversion |
| TSP (401k) | 5% government match upon career conversion |
| Federal Holidays | Compensated holiday pay |
| Uniform Allowance | Annual uniform and equipment allowance |
How to Apply
- Visit jobs.usps.com — USPS official hiring portal
- Search City Carrier Assistant and enter your ZIP code
- Create a profile and complete the online application
- Complete the Virtual Entry Assessment (VEA-474)
- Attend interview and pre-employment screening
- Receive job offer and complete onboarding
Important: Positions are open continuously. Apply at jobs.usps.com. USPS does not use USAJOBS.gov for most positions.
Veterans Preference
USPS strongly values military service and actively recruits veterans. Veterans with DD-214 documentation may qualify for preference in hiring. Military experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain is directly transferable to carrier and mail handler roles.
About the United States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government. USPS employs over 630,000 workers, operates the largest civilian vehicle fleet in the world (~230,000 vehicles), and delivers to 167 million addresses. Under its Delivering for America 10-year plan, USPS is investing $40 billion in fleet modernization and workforce expansion.
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