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Postal Service Hosting Job Fair Thursday At Post Offices Near Newark

The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire nearly 700 employees and is holding job fairs Thursday at 48 Bay Area and NorCal post offices.

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USPS (Scott Anderson/Patch)

NEWARK, CA — Pop-up job fairs are scheduled Thursday at 48 Bay Area and Northern California post offices, including to the south of us at the Milpitas post office, 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 post offices 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.

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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.

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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."

List Of Participating Post Offices

  • Belmont, 640 Masonic Way, Belmont CA 94002
  • Belvedere Tiburon, 6 Beach Road, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
  • Blossom Hill Station 5706 Cahalan Ave, San Jose CA 95123
  • Bryant Station, 1600 Bryant St., San Francisco CA 94141
  • Burlingame, 1625 Rollins Rd., Burlingame CA 94010
  • Corte Madera, 7 Pixley Ave, Corte Madera CA, 94925
  • Cupertino, 21701 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino CA 95014
  • Daly City, 1100 Sullivan Ave, Daly City, CA, 94015
  • Foothill Station, 1085 McGinness Ave, San Jose CA 95127
  • Geary Station, 5654 Geary Blvd., San Francisco CA 94121
  • Grass Valley, 185 East Main St., Grass Valley CA 95945
  • Healdsburg, 160 Foss Creek Cir, Healdsburg, CA 95448
  • Hillview Station, 2450 Alvin Ave, San Jose CA 95121
  • Lakeshore Station, 1543 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco CA 94132
  • Los Altos, 221 Main St, Los Altos CA 94022
  • Los Gatos, 101 S. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos CA 95030
  • Marina Station, 2055 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Marysville, 407 C St Marysville, CA 95901
  • Menlo Park, 94025, 3875 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park CA 94025
  • Mill Valley, 751 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
  • Milpitas, 450 S Abel St., Milpitas, CA 95035
  • Mountain View, 211 Hope Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
  • Novato Post Office, 1537 S Novato Blvd, Novato CA 94947
  • Pacifica, 50 W Manor Dr., Pacifica, CA 94044
  • Palo Alto, 2085 Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto CA 94303
  • Petaluma Post Office, 1150 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94999
  • Pine Station, 1400 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Redwood City, 1100 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
  • Rohnert Park Post Office, 150 Raley’s Towne Center, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
  • Saint James Station, 105 N 1st Street, San Jose CA 95113
  • San Anselmo, 121 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
  • 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
  • San Rafael, 40 Belllam Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Santa Clara, 1200 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara CA 95050
  • Santa Cruz, 850 Front St., Santa Cruz CA 95060
  • Santa Rosa Main, 730 2nd street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95402
  • Sausalito, 150 Harbor Drive, Sausalito CA 94965
  • Sebastopol Post office, 290 South Main St, Sebastopol, CA, 95472
  • SF P&DC, 1300 Evans St, San Francisco, CA 94188
  • Steiner Station, 1849 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Sunnyvale 209 E Java Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
  • Townsend Station, 550 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Ukiah, 671 S Orchard Ave, Ukiah, CA 95482
  • Westgate Station, 4285 Payne Ave, San Jose CA 95117
  • Willow Glen Station, 1750 Meridian Ave, San Jose CA 95125
  • Windsor, 8800 Lakewood Drive, Windsor CA 95492

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