Postal Service Mail Carriers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Scan labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
2. 02Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail, collect associated charges, and complete any necessary paperwork.
3. 03Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
4. 04Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
5. 05Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
6. 06Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
7. 07Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
8. 08Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
9. 09Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
10. 10Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
11. 11Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
12. 12Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading