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Looking for work? The U.S. Postal Service is hiring mail carriers, mechanics and more.
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You can apply in person at a handful of USPS job fairs in Northern California in September.
The hiring events are designed to help jobseekers set up their online profiles to apply for open positions.
Here’s what to know:
When are USPS job fairs in Northern California? Where?
The U.S. Postal Service is planning a few in-person job fairs in the Sacramento and Lake Tahoe areas in September. Here’s when and where:
- Wednesday, Sept. 2: 2070 N. Broadway, in Walnut Creek, for skilled maintenance jobs, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1266 San Carlos Ave., in Concord, for all positions, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 9: Virtual job fair, for skilled maintenance jobs, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 11: 371 Nevada St., in Auburn, for all positions, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 12: 1675 7th St., in Oakland, for vehicle maintenance jobs, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 12: 1675 7th St., in Oakland, for all positions, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 12: 1675 7th St., in Oakland, for skilled maintenance jobs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 14: 2902 50th St., in Sacramento, for all positions, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 14: 2902 50th St., in Sacramento, for motor vehicle operations jobs, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Tuesday, Sept. 15: 1233 Preservation Parkway, in Oakland, for skilled maintenance jobs, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 16: 5451 Lemon Hill Ave., in Sacramento, for all positions, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 22: 24438 Santa Clara St., in Hayward, for vehicle maintenance jobs, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 23: 6955 Foothill Blvd., in Oakland, for skilled maintenance jobs, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 25: 371 Nevada St., in Auburn, for all positions, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 28: 2902 50th St., in Sacramento, for all positions, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 28: 2902 50th St., in Sacramento, for motor vehicle operations jobs, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Wednesday, Sept. 30: 7011 Sylvan Rd., Ste. A, in Citrus Heights, for all positions, 10 a.m. to noon.
Which jobs are being filled by the Postal Service?
“The Postal Service has an immediate need” for mail processing, delivery, transportation and maintenance roles, the agency said in the release.
The USPS said it’s looking to fill the following positions:
- Mail processing: Clerks and mail Handlers
- Delivery: City and rural Carriers
- Transportation: Tractor trailer operators
- Maintenance: Mechanics, laborer custodian and automotive technician
You can find available jobs and apply online on the Postal Service careers website.
What are requirements for USPS positions?
According to the Postal Service, all applicants must be 18 years or older with the ability to pass drug screenings and criminal background checks.
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You must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.
“Some positions require an exam,” the Postal Service said.
If you’re applying for a job that requires driving, you’ll need a valid California driver’s license and a “clean” two-year driving history, according to USPS.
What benefits do postal workers get?
The Postal Service said it offers a “competitive compensation and benefits package” that includes regular salary increases, overtime pay and higher wages for night shifts and Sundays.
Postal workers can take advantage of federal health insurance plans with dental and vision coverage, as well as long-term care, life insurance and federal retirement benefits.
In addition, USPS employees get sick leave, up to 26 days of vacation per year and 11 annual paid holidays.
“Career development and training initiatives” are also available, the Postal Service said.
This story was originally published August 25, 2026 at 2:43 PM with the headline “USPS to hire mail carriers, mechanics and more in Sacramento area. How to apply.”
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