Hood River, OR – The U.S. Postal Service is looking for candidates to provide delivery services along designated routes in suburban and rural areas on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, indoors and outdoors to families across their communities that include Hood River and The Dalles area.
A new year provides fresh career opportunities. Attending this event will provide you a deep understanding of USPS employment prospects within the local Post Office region. Come and connect with friendly staff that will assist you in a new and exciting pathway” said Janella Herron, USPS Communications Specialist.
Current positions:
Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC)
Rural Carrier Assistant (RCA)
Starting salary for ARC and RCA is $20.85/hr., both paid bi-weekly.
Recruitment Office Location:
408 Cascade Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
Date: January 16th and 17th, 2026
Time:
Friday, January 16th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Career employees can earn premium long-term benefits that complement good pay. Some of the benefits include:
Multiple health and life insurance choices
Pension benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan program, similar to a 401(k)
Vacation time and sick leave
The Postal Service offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision as well as the ability to accrue vacation and sick leave; see online job announcements for full details.
Each position requires examination requirements depending on the position, review job announcements for full details. At the time of appointment, applicants must have a valid driver’s license from the state in which they live.
Applicants must also demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. Applicants selected under this qualification standard must successfully complete the required Vehicle Familiarization and Safe Operation training, including demonstration of the ability to safely drive a vehicle of the type used on the job.
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
For additional information on how to apply for positions, visit us online at How to Apply for a Postal Service Jobs.
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