Need a job? U.S. Postal Service hosting job fairs across Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Need a job? Perhaps the U.S. Postal Service is for you.

The USPS is set to host job fairs across Michigan on Thursday, March 27.

Several immediate openings need to be filled including city carrier assistant, rural carrier assistant, motor vehicle operator, maintenance and automotive technician.

The hiring events will be held at post offices across Michigan, but some have slightly different times. Job fairs will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in:

Bangor
Berrien Springs
Big Rapids
Dowagiac
Holland
Hudsonville
Kinglsey
South Haven
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East Jordan
Petoskey
Ishpeming
Harbor Springs
Wolverine
East Tawas
West Branch
Saginaw

Job fairs will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in Grand Rapids:

Eastown
Kentwood
Main Station (Michigan Street)
Northeast
Northwest

Finally, job fairs will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in:

Grand Ledge
Ithaca
Webberville
Westphalia

Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and upon hire, employees are eligible to contribute into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is similar to 401(k) plans.

USPS also offers the option to enroll into the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), as well as enrollment into the dental, vision and long-term care insurance programs.

Applications are accepted online only at www.usps.com/careers. Applicants must be available to work weekends and holidays and have an acceptable driving record.