U.S. Postal Service hiring rural carriers to fill positions in several Big Island communities

Have you ever thought about being the person who brings a smile to someone’s face no mattter “rain nor heat nor gloom of night” when you deliver the ONE package they waited days to receive or put THE letter from a loved one they haven’t heard from in years into their excited hands?

The U.S. Postal Service is looking for good men and women like you to fill rural carrier positions in several Big Island communities.

Job fairs are scheduled July 18-19 at five post offices around the island during the 2-day period. Positions are available in Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Waimea and other areas.

Meet postal employees who will provide information about the assistant rural carrier and rural carrier associate positions available in those areas and help candidates apply on-site during the job fairs.

Times, dates and locations for Big Island hiring events:

• WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. July 18
  WHERE: Kealakekua Post Office, 81-990 Halekiʻi St., Kealakekua
• WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. July 18
  WHERE: Hōlualoa Post Office, 76-5921 Māmalahoa Highway, Hōlualoa
• WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. July 18
  WHERE: Kailua Post Office, 74-5577 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona
• WHEN: 9 to 10 a.m. July 19
  WHERE: Kamuela Post Office, 67-1197 Māmalahoa Highway, Waimea
• WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. July 19
  WHERE: Hilo Post Office, 1299 Kekuanaoa St., Hilo

Assistant rural carrier and rural carrier associate salaries start at $20.38 per hour.

They also receive the Territorial Cost-of-Living Allowance, which is an additional payment to compensate postal employees who work in facilities outside the continental United States — such as Hawai‘i, Alaska and Guam — because of higher costs of living in those areas.

Driving is required for these positions.

Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, safe driving record and at least 2 years unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger.

Join a diverse team with a variety of positions, training and advancement opportunities to maximize your skills and interests.

Applications are also accepted at the U.S. Postal Service website. Job postings, with requirements, are updated weekly, so check back frequently for additional opportunities.