Overview
We are now hiring a focused City Carrier Assistant to join our warehouse team in Amherst. Help coordinate the packaging, sorting, and scheduling of critical mail loads. Your typical schedule as a City Carrier Assistant includes verifying cargo manifests, updating database records, and loading mail trays onto transport vans. We provide excellent training and clear career advancement pathways. Join our shipping logistics network in Amherst as a City Carrier Assistant today.
Company Overview:
USPS is a trusted and essential service provider dedicated to connecting communities across the nation through reliable and efficient mail and package delivery. As a City Carrier Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that mail is processed, sorted, and delivered on time, contributing to the organization commitment to exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
The supportive elements of our program and how they benefit you:
Our program is built to help candidates prepare for USPS careers, even without previous experience. With a one-time access fee, you will receive valuable tools, expert guidance, and unlimited practice resources to improve your chances of success throughout the USPS hiring process.
This page is designed to help users understand the hiring process for City Carrier Assistant opportunities in MA.
Key Responsibilities
- Sorting and loading letters and packages in delivery order for Amherst routes
- Distributing mail to residential and business mailboxes in the 01002 district
- Collecting outgoing mail pieces from collection boxes along the route in MA
- Interacting professionally with residents to address local delivery inquiries in Amherst
- Driving the postal delivery vehicle safely and following defensive driving rules
Requirements & Qualifications
- •Valid driver's license with a clean driving record in the state
- •Ability to walk routes daily and perform outdoor duties in MA weather
- •US Citizenship or permanent residency documentation
- •Pass the required background screening and drug evaluation
- •Strong commitment to reliable service and schedule adherence for the 01002 area
Preferred Skills
- •Experience in logistics, clerical support, or administration
- •Familiarity with shipping, distribution, or coordination
- •Experience maintaining records and internal reporting
- •Passion for community service and public trust
Estimated Pay and Benefits
Many support roles in MA are associated with:
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off and holidays
- Advancement opportunities