Anyone interested in these jobs will need to take the 473 battery test or any one of the. I had an rca lock up the brakes on a two lane state highway, without checking her mirror. Then you will have 1 day of defensive driving course, and 1 day of llv drivers training if using a postal vehicle for work. To help him better learn the job, hell have another resource available to him his son. The united states postal service rural carrier associate position, or usps rca, involves many of the same tasks performed by fulltime carriers. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements. The main differences are the rate of pay, the lack of benefits, no guarantee of fulltime hours and the temporary status of. In fiscal year fy 2016, the postal service employed an average of about,000 noncareer employees. They are hired to work 365 days and then can be reappointed provided they are performing well. For more detailed information about dsis, see qualification standard and. Noncareer employee turnover usps office of inspector general. The training program is extensive and they will pay you to attend.
My job was to basicly deliver mail and that was it. I had 2 days of orientation and 1 day of classroom driver training. If youre interested in working as a contract delivery service with the usps, you can do so either as an individual or as an organization. This is a revision of handbook po603, rural carrier duties and responsibilities. Reischs eldest son, trevor, is a fulltime rural carrier in nearby mitchell, sd. Rural carrier associates at us postal service give their company a 3. The united states postal service, usps for short, administers exams that test the knowledge and qualifications of an applicant for a post office job. The postal service hires city carrier assistants cca, which is a parttime position. Hello, the usps should highly consider a mixed fleet, of primarily off the shelf vehicles.
The city carrier assistant cca and the rural carrier associate rca are two of. I was just recently hired as a rca in northern virginia, and i have completed orientation, driver training on the llv, as well as rural academy. Training process consists of 2 day general orientation. Us postal service rural carrier orientation process. My official first day at my post office is tomorrow. The united states postal service usps offers many great job opportunities especially during the holidays when it is critical for them to deliver mail, packages, and parcels on time. An applicant for an rca position must be at least 18 years old, or 16 if he has a high school diploma. Rural carrier duties and responsibilitiestransmittal letter handbook po603 september 20 transmittal letter a. The program, delivered by virtual driver interactive vdi, is called virtual hd and has been used by usps since 2015 with the drivers trained coming from brooklyn, ny, it resulted to less vehicular accidents in that. Nov 01, 2017 the united states postal service usps has reduced accidents 7% in new york since implementing a driver training program using virtual reality, according to work truck online. Carry a small floor jack and a 4way lug wrench to quickly change a flat tire. So they send you 80 miles out of your way, for 4 days of training which they pay you for and pay for your mileage and hotel.
The postmaster of that particular postal facility will tell you what the rates hour per mile and the other expenses that the usps will shoulder regarding your vehicle use. Standard training program for city letter carriers contract talk by the contract administration unit t he standard training program for city letter carriers has been rolled out nationwide. For the first time since the inception of the standard training program, all new city letter carriers will attend. Paid driver training is offered as a benefit of employment to rural carrier. Apr 04, 2006 i had taken a job with the usps as a casual carrier. An rca must take a test before being hired, which gives him a fast track to a permanent rural carrier position.
The standard training program for city letter carriers is the result of collaboration between many stakeholders including the national association of letter carriers nalc, delivery operations support, safety, labor relations, sales, and employee development. Rcas are eligible to bid on regular rural carrier positions in their office when an opening is available. They did a training portion on the street before they did the drivers test. Dec, 2016 usps is providing city and rural carrier assistants with improved training, part of a broader effort to strengthen workforce development. The job descriptions show the tremendous diversity that the u. Handbook po603 rural carrier duties and responsibilities. Bringing dps to the street in the cardboard from the plant crisscrossingalternate addresses rubber banding 40 homes together or by cbu taking out holds andor forwards before you go or using package markers if you take it in cardboard. Paid driver training which may qualify you for insurance discounts.
Handbook el804, safe driver program 2 driving safety instructor dsi. I had taken a job with the usps as a casual carrier. One good thing about being an rca is that it helps you get into a regular career position the longer you are on the job. Noncareer employees are temporary workers who do not receive full employee benefits and privileges. As an rca, ive learned that even if i go to a fulltime rural carrier, i still.
Carrier academy t national association of letter carriers. A package delivery driver must have excellent customer service skills and excellent driving skills. The organization has established city carrier assistant cca and rural carrier assistant rca academies in all seven areas. The instructorbased program includes using a simulated casing and. Sep 26, 2019 after almost two months on the job, reischs experience has included drivers training, time at an rca academy and filling in for the regular carrier. Totally not the carriers fault but still had to take the online driver s course. How to become a contract delivery service for the united. If sitting in a rcas vehicle, and training them on delivering the route, was printed in the 603, our contract, or any other official usps document, i. These would be practical in a majority of the routes that do not require 4x4 handling over rough terrain. City carrier assistant cca and associate rural carrier arc. Being a delivery driver for ups is a physically demanding position. Keep a scissors in the vehicle for that customer who wants 7 stamps. Opportunity to purchase group health insurance you may qualify after 1 year of continuous service.
The main differences are the rate of pay, the lack of benefits, no guarantee of fulltime hours and the temporary status of the position. Sep 27, 2019 after almost two months on the job, reischs experience has included drivers training, time at an rca academy and filling in for the regular carrier. Mar 18, 2017 the usps told the prc earlier this year that its fy2017 strategy for reducing motorvehicle accidents includes redesigning the driver training program to expand opportunities for new drivers to become more skillful. The program, delivered by virtual driver interactive vdi, is called virtual hd and has been used by usps since 2015. It is a fastpaced, outdoor position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying of packages. The weeklong academies offer classroom training, followed by onthejob training. Job description for a rural carrier associate career trend. Rural letter carriers perform a vital function in the united states postal service usps serving thousands of families and businesses in rural and. Paid training lasts about a 2 week each day duration between 58 hours. Branch greater south carolina district job posting period 12112014 12172014 this job has an exam requirement. It has to not have a console in the middle and be automatic transmission with the automatic shifter on the column instead of on the floor in the middle.
Postal service hires people for parttime rural carrier positions known as rural. On this channel i share my work experiences of trying to make extra money. Wrap a rubber band around the end to drag letters from the back of a mailbox. They also qualify for health benefits after the 90day. Use our quick tools to find locations, calculate prices, look. Most packages weigh between 25 and 35 pounds but can weigh up to 70 pounds. Then my instructor took me out on the street for about an hour. Some roles require timesensitive delivery, whereas others focus more on packages than on letters and on smallvolume mail items. Sometimes, it can take a long time to become a regular rural carrier. The usps pays the mileage for the personal vehicles used. The usps is an independent agency of the government which means that a position in the post office is a federal job. Dec 07, 2011 i am going to be starting as a us postal service rural route mail carrier and found out that i have to supply my own car. Noncareer employee turnover usps office of inspector. Academy training doesnt teach any of the really important things.
Online training designed to provide postal service employees with information and techniques to prevent motor vehicle collisions and be safe, professional drivers. The organization has established city carrier assistant cca and rural carrier associate rca academies in all seven areas. The duties of a ups package delivery driver career trend. Postal service isnt the only entity that hires rural carriers to deliver parcels. Conducts initial road tests, vehicle familiarization, vehicle operator training, driver instructor training and driver improvement and refresher training. I am thinking an older car but not really sure what make. I doubt much more than a postcard would have fit between the bumpers once the smoke from the locked tires cleared. Working as a rural carrier associate at united states postal service. Ccas earn 1 hour of annual leave for every 20 hours worked. The united states postal service usps has reduced accidents 7% in new york since implementing a driver training program using virtual reality, according to work truck online. A postal employee development center pedc course in electricity and mechanics for a mail processing equipment mechanic mpe. Accurate, reliable salary and compensation comparisons for united states. The city carrier assistant cca and the rural carrier associate rca are two of the most in demand jobs each holiday season. Us postal service usps is decent, rca job is terrible.
Find information on our most convenient and affordable shipping and mailing services. In fy 2015, noncareer employee turnover cost the postal service about. Postal service hires noncareer employees to supplement its regular workforce and reduce staffing costs. United states postal service external publication for job posting 82672843 if this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the examination may be limited. Hey yall, these are the next steps in the hiring process of an rca. A cca must past drivers training and shadow day before admittance into the. Keep a cutoff shovel or broom handle beside your seat to knock ice off mailboxes. He may bid for a permanent position following 1 year of service as an associate. The united states postal service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. The dsi may recommend appropriate webbased refresher and driver improvement training for drivers to complete at their duty stations. The program consists of 17 hours of carrier academy classroom training, 1. This is a revision of handbook po603, rural carrier duties and. Usps is providing carrier assistants and associates with improved training, part of a broader effort to strengthen workforce development. F, rollin of existing cola for rcarcr employees on the rolls prior to august 11, 2012 will be implemented on august 4, 2018 pp 172018.
Postal service rural route while driving from the passenger side of his vehicle off of virginia 114 in montgomery county. Usually no guaranteed hours, only get work when a regular needs time off, which sometimes means weeks and weeks and even months without working, even with farming yourself out to other offices because the other offices usually have their own subs. Applying for this federal job requires a strict process. The usps told the prc earlier this year that its fy2017 strategy for reducing motorvehicle accidents includes redesigning the driver training program to expand opportunities for new drivers to become more skillful. Training that comprises a skills course and street practice driving. Once you become a regular rural carrier, then you will begin receiving health benefits, annual, sick leave and can contribute to the thrift savings plan. Chapter 7 training and development about usps home. Testing will be added to the program to assess the suitability of each employee to perform duties as a professional driver. The goal of all types of driver training is to develop and maintain safe drivers. From what we were told from the trainer from rural academy, we have 3 days of training and then on the 4th day, we are on our own. Usps is providing city and rural carrier assistants with improved training, part of a broader effort to strengthen workforce development.
Dsis also observe driving practices and coach drivers. Well little did i know that our local usps office is retarded. Observation of driving practices postal employee network. I vowed at that time, that i would never climb into the backseat of an rca, in training. A variety of package delivery services hire parttime workers, particularly during heavy volume holiday seasons. One of our rural carriers got tapped on the rear llv bumper by an inattentive driver.
The careful selection of personnel to act as driving instructors is essential to ensure proper attitude, enthusiasm, interest, and understanding of the subject matter. Usps orientation, shadow day, and llv training youtube. Can anybody tell me on here what kind of car this would be. Due to the size of the usps, advancement opportunities are readily available for most employees. After almost two months on the job, reischs experience has included drivers training, time at an rca academy and filling in for the regular carrier. Starting fasten seat belt andor close door give proper signal when leaving curb look back to check traffic wait for suitable gap in. Postal service usps hourly rate get a free salary comparison based on job title, skills, experience and education. The mail carrier, clerk, and many other post office job occupations presented here are excerpted from post office jobs. Opportunity to bid on fulltime rural carrier positions after completing 1 year of continuous service as an rca.