Mail Carriers

 

Mail carriers deliver mail to homes and businesses along an established route.

At the post office, mail carriers sort mail in the order it will be delivered and put it together in bundles. They then deliver the mail along their route on foot, by vehicle, or a combination of both.

Wages	$26.46 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
On the Job	Work Activities Sort mail in the order it will be delivered. Bundle mail in preparation for delivery. Cover established route on foot or by driving a vehicle. Deliver mail to homes and businesses along established routes.   Pick up outgoing mail. Answer customers' questions about mail services. Fill out delivery forms, collect charges, and obtain signed receipts for certain types of mail. Give out change-of-address cards and other postal forms. May hold mail for customers. May sell stamps and money orders. Turn in money and receipts collected on routes. May register, certify, and insure parcels and letters. Maintain records of deliveries.
Career Pathways	Public Management and Administration
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