Postal Service Hosts Job Fair Thursday In San Mateo County

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — Pop-up job fairs are scheduled Thursday at 48 Bay Area and Northern California post offices, including many on the Peninsula, as the U.S. Postal Service looks to hire nearly 700 career-oriented new employees for this holiday season and beyond.

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

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

Applicants are invited to stop by any of the Santa Clara County post offices listed below — between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. There, they take the next step toward their postal career and help the USPS deliver holiday cheer for this season and beyond. RSVP here for the job fair.

Here are the participating post offices in San Mateo County:

• Belmont, 640 Masonic Way, Belmont CA 94002
• Burlingame, 1625 Rollins Rd., Burlingame CA 94010
• Daly City, 1100 Sullivan Ave, Daly City, CA, 94015
• Menlo Park, 94025, 3875 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park CA 94025
• Pacifica, 50 W Manor Dr., Pacifica, CA 94044
• Redwood City, 1100 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
• San Bruno, 1300 Huntington Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
• San Carlos, 809 Laurel St, San Carlos CA 94070
• San Mateo, 1630 s Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94402

Applicants will be guided through the entire online application process by USPS staff, will hear from real employees and can then submit their applications in real time.

Those who can't make it in person may submit an application online at usps.com/careers, then watch their emails for a message from USPS to set a date to continue the application process.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or 16 with a high school diploma or GED. All applicants 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 DMV 2-year driving history. Citizenship or permanent resident status of five years is required.

As part of its 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, according to USPS Spokesperson Kristina Uppal.

"The Postal Service proudly delivers to diverse communities across the nation," Uppal said. "A postal career means job security, career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. Help provide an essential public service and deliver to those in your own community."