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U.S. Postal Service Announces San Rafael Job Fair

Hundreds of jobs are available with the U.S. Postal Service this spring.

A job fair is set for March 13 at the San Rafael Post Office on Bellam Boulevard.
A job fair is set for March 13 at the San Rafael Post Office on Bellam Boulevard. (Mark Hand/Patch)

SAN RAFAEL, CA — With hundreds of positions to fill across the Bay Area, the U.S. Postal Service is hosting several job fairs this month — including in San Rafael — to help seed a blossoming career for the next generation of U.S. Postal Service employees.

"As part of our innovative and bold 10-year plan, Delivering for America, the Postal Service is committed to cultivating that growth by building a stable and empowered workforce," said Kristina Uppal, spokesperson for the USPS in the Bay Area.

Specifically, the Postal Service has an immediate need for the following positions to be filled:

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  • Mail Processing: Clerks and Mail Handlers
  • Delivery: City and Rural Carriers
  • Transportation: Tractor-Trailer Operators
  • Maintenance: Mechanics, Laborer Custodian and Automotive Technician

The Postal Service offers health and retirement benefits, good pay, stable employment, training, and the ability for career advancement.

At each job fair, applicants will be guided through the entire online application process by USPS staff, hear from real employees and submit their applications in real-time.

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Applicants must be 18 years of age —or 16 years of age with a high school diploma or GED— and must be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation. Some positions also require an exam. Any position that has a driving requirement will also require a valid driver's license and a clean two-year driving history with the DMV. Citizenship or permanent resident status of five years is required.

Here is the full list of job fairs happening this month throughout the Bay Area:

Menlo Park Post Office
Tuesday, March 12, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
3875 Bohannon Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025

San Jose Post Office
Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*Hiring Center Open Monday- Friday
1750 Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA

San Rafael Post Office
Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
40 Bellam Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901

Santa Rosa Post Office
Thursday, March 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
730 2nd St., Santa Rosa, CA 95402

Novato Post Office
Tuesday, March 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1537 S. Novato Blvd., Novato, CA 94947

Burlingame Post Office
Wednesday, March 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1625 Rollins Rd., Burlingame, CA 94010

Palo Alto Post Office
Thursday, March 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
2085 E Bayshore Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

San Francisco Post Office
Friday, March 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*Hiring Center Open Monday- Friday
1300 Evans Ave., San Francisco, CA 94188

San Mateo Post Office
Tuesday, March 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
630 S Delaware., San Mateo, CA 94402

Can’t make it in person? Apply online at Usps.com/careers. After each application submission, the Postal Service responds via email to set a date to continue the application process.


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