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USPS to host a job fair in Jacksonville

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla — For those in need of a job, the United States Postal Service is hosting a job fair on Saturday, August 23.

USPS says they’re searching for “Rural Carrier Associates” (RCA) and “Assistant Rural Carriers” (ARC). The postal service says both positions involve delivering packages “on a varied schedule that may include weekends and holidays.” Both positions pay $20.38 an hour and are paid bi-weekly.

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The job fair will be at the Jacksonville General Mail Facility (1100 Kings Road) starting at 10 A.M.

USPS says the requirements for the positions include:

  • 18 years old at the time of appointment or 16 years old with a high school diploma
  • United States citizen or permanent resident
  • pass a criminal background check and drug screening
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record, if driving is part of the job

USPS says some of the benefits include "multiple health and life insurance choices, pension benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) like a 401(k), and vacation time and sick leave."

If you’re unable to attend the job fair, you can also apply on the USPS website.

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Chase Bunker

Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKV

Chase Bunker is a reporter and evening anchor for WOKV. Chase comes to Jacksonville from sister station WDBO in Orlando where he worked as a producer and a fill-in reporter and host.

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