USPS to hire mail carriers, mechanics and more in Sacramento area. How to apply

Looking for work? The U.S. Postal Service is hiring mail carriers, mechanics and more.

You can apply in person at a handful of USPS job fairs in Northern California in May.

“If you enjoy taking walks, breathing in fresh air, and serving your community, the Postal Service is a great place to work, with job security, career advancement opportunities and benefits,” the federal agency said in an April 29 news release.

The hiring events are designed to help jobseekers set up their online profiles to apply for open positions.

Here’s what to know:

When are USPS job fairs in Northern California? Where?

The U.S. Postal Service is planning a few in-person job fairs in the Sacramento and Lake Tahoe areas in May. Here’s when and where:

• Tuesday, May 5: 1046 Al Tahoe Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 6: 3775 Industrial Blvd., in West Sacramento, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 6: 10981 Truckee Way, in Truckee, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday, May 8: 3045 Sacramento St., in Placerville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 12: 3775 Industrial Blvd., in West Sacramento, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Friday, May 22: 3775 Industrial Blvd., in Sacramento, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Friday, May 29: 3775 Industrial Blvd., in Sacramento, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

USPS will also host job fairs in Oakland, Richmond, Pittsburg and Brentwood in May..

Which jobs are being filled by the Postal Service?

“The Postal Service has an immediate need” for mail processing, delivery, transportation and maintenance roles, the agency said in the release.

The USPS said it’s looking to fill the following positions:

• Mail processing: Clerks and mail Handlers
• Delivery: City and rural Carriers
• Transportation: Tractor trailer operators
• Maintenance: Mechanics, laborer custodian and automotive technician

You can find available jobs and apply online on the Postal Service careers website.

What are requirements for USPS positions?

According to the Postal Service, all applicants must be 18 years or older with the ability to pass drug screenings and criminal background checks.

You must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.

“Some positions require an exam,” the Postal Service said.

If you’re applying for a job that requires driving, you’ll need a valid California driver’s license and a “clean” two-year driving history, according to USPS.

What benefits do postal workers get?

The Postal Service said it offers a “competitive compensation and benefits package” that includes regular salary increases, overtime pay and higher wages for night shifts and Sundays.

Postal workers can take advantage of federal health insurance plans with dental and vision coverage, as well as long-term care, life insurance and federal retirement benefits.

In addition, USPS employees get sick leave, up to 26 days of vacation per year and 11 annual paid holidays.

“Career development and training initiatives” are also available, the Postal Service said.

This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 10:56 AM with the headline "USPS to hire mail carriers, mechanics and more in Sacramento area. How to apply."