Postal Service Hosts Job Fair Thursday In Santa Clara County

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — Pop-up job fairs are scheduled Thursday at 48 Bay Area and Northern California post offices, including many located in Santa Clara County, 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 Santa Clara County:

• Blossom Hill Station 5706 Cahalan Ave, San Jose CA 95123
• Cupertino, 21701 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino CA 95014
• Foothill Station, 1085 McGinness Ave, San Jose CA 95127
• Hillview Station, 2450 Alvin Ave, San Jose CA 95121
• Los Altos, 221 Main St, Los Altos CA 94022
• Los Gatos, 101 S. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos CA 95030
• Menlo Park, 94025, 3875 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park CA 94025
• Milpitas, 450 S Abel St., Milpitas, CA 95035
• Mountain View, 211 Hope Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
• Palo Alto, 2085 Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto CA 94303
• Saint James Station, 105 N 1st Street, San Jose CA 95113
• Santa Clara, 1200 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara CA 95050
• Sunnyvale 209 E Java Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
• Westgate Station, 4285 Payne Ave, San Jose CA 95117
• Willow Glen Station, 1750 Meridian Ave, San Jose CA 95125

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."