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July 7, 2008

Postal-service worker

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Pay: Postal Service mail carriers earned an average of $43,860 a year or $21.09 an hour in the Seattle-Everett-Bellevue area in 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Post-office clerks earned an average $44,020; and mail sorters, processors and processing-machine operators averaged $42,850. Most jobs are unionized, with benefits.

Demand: Many jobs will become available for clerks and carriers, because of population growth, and to replace those who retire or leave.

Need to know: The U.S. Postal Service employed 80,000 clerks, 338,000 mail carriers and 198,000 mail sorters, processors and processing-machine operators in 2006. Most of them worked full time. Those seeking these jobs can expect keen competition.

Getting in: Applicants must pass a Postal Service examination and then may wait one to two years or longer to be hired. Applicants must also pass a physical examination and drug test, and may be asked to show that they can lift and handle mail sacks weighing 70 pounds. Those seeking mail-carrier positions must receive a passing grade on a road test. Postal Service workers often begin on a part-time, flexible basis and become regular or full time in order of seniority.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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April McLean on July 28, 2008 4:35 PM | Reply

My question to you is:

I am an RCA as well as a PMR in Michigan. Looking to move to Washington/Seattle, surrounding area.
Are there any positions I can transfer into there and if so, can you let me know what cities would allow or be open.

Thank you,

Ms. McLean

james Young on August 11, 2008 10:00 PM | Reply

You should stay where you are or, go to a diffrent state, I am in the mailing business and there are NO jobs like that in this state. As a matter if fact I am moving from this state, we pay the higest gas tax in the country....and jobs are scarce at best or you are underpaid

steve on August 10, 2009 4:16 PM | Reply

well i just has my exam 2 weeks ago and now i have orienatation for a postal position,,what does this mean and please and go into further detail what are the next few steps

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