MailmanDave
17 Years Experience
Long Island, NY
Male, 43
I am a City Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service in NY. I've been a city letter carrier for over 17 years and it is the best job I've ever had. I mostly work 5 days per week (sometimes includes a Saturday) and often have the opportunity for overtime, which is usually voluntary. The route I deliver has about 350 homes and I walk to each of their doors to deliver the mail. Please keep in mind that I don't have authority to speak for the USPS, so all opinions are solely mine, not my employer.
If the item was mailed via media mail, then it is valid for a postal employee to open a package to make sure that the item being mailed qualifies for the media mail rate. As far as just checking to see if a Priority Mail packaging was used to mail an item via non-Priority, I don't know the rule on that but I'm not too familiar with that being done. I thought that most, if not all, priority mail packaging now is printed on both the inside and outside making it very difficult to use for Non-priority mailing.
Share Answer: &caption=Jobstr.com&description=Is%20the%20post%20office%20manager%20allowed%20to%20cut%20open%20a%20package%20%28a%20book%29%20I%20was%20sending%20out%20%28wrapped%20in%20cardboard%29%2C%20simply%20to%20make%20sure%20I%20was%20not%20using%20one%20of%20USPSs%20priority%20mail%20envelopes%20to%20ship%20something%20%28non-priority%29%3F&redirect_uri=http://jobstr.com/threads/show/4154-mailman-city-letter-carrier-/question/9591)
Good luck to you. I mean it, not sarcastic. I believe the starting pay is $15/hr. I don't know how long it will Take to be hired by them but I know I wish it was sooner than later. While I don't work in Triboro district which is where you have applied, we need good workers to be hired sooner than later especially with the summer vacation season starting. Once hired, the training process is just a few days and should include driver training.
Share Answer: &caption=Jobstr.com&description=I%20am%20in%20the%20hiring%20process%20for%20city%20carrier%20assistant%20for%20brooklyn%2C%20queens%2C%20and%20Staten%20Island%20and%20I%20did%20the%20drug%20test%20and%20criminal%20background%20check%20with%20them%20right%20after%20my%20interview.%20Do%20you%20know%20how%20long%20I%20will%20wait%20to%20be%20hired%20by%20them%3F&redirect_uri=http://jobstr.com/threads/show/4154-mailman-city-letter-carrier-/question/8300)
I don't see why you couldn't mail a letter with a word crossed out as long as the other parts of the address were correct and clear. I am not sure if a jail would have any different rules on this. I know that jails are sometimes very specific in how to send mail, but don't know the ruling on this.
Share Answer: &caption=Jobstr.com&description=I%20sent%20out%20a%20card%20to%20my%20boyfriend%20whos%20in%20jail%2C%20the%20address%20I%20wrote%20on%20it%20I%20spelled%20a%20word%20wrong%20and%20crossed%20it%20out%2C%20so%20my%20question%20is%20can%20I%20send%20out%20an%20envelope%20that%20has%20a%20word%20crossed%20out%20on%20it%3F&redirect_uri=http://jobstr.com/threads/show/4154-mailman-city-letter-carrier-/question/9445)
New Balance 706 Men's Postal Walking Shoe MK706B is the only shoe I've been wearing for the last few years as a postal letter carrier. My feet don't ache at all, but I must stress that everyone is different. Also, my most recent pair wore out very quickly, but I am wondering if that is because it was in storage for years before I actually used it. I'm not sure and they are about $100/pair. I'm sorry that I can't give you any other recommendations than that. The ones I mentioned are black, leather, lace-up and have a slip resistant grip with the SR/USA safety certification. There must be many choices available at a work clothes store like Work 'N Gear or Work 'N Play, or Cabela's. The trouble with ordering from a catalog is if you choose the wrong size or the shoes just don't feel right you have to return them via mail which could be a pain or have a fee involved for return postage. Again, I really like the shoes I mentioned above, but I have a new found concern about their longevity. Colin, thanks for writing.
Share Answer: &caption=Jobstr.com&description=Hi%21%20I%20need%20your%20recommendation%20for%20a%20good%20pair%20of%20walking%20shoes.%20I%20just%20started%20working%20%40%20my%20local%20MACY%27S%20Dept.%20Store%20and%20the%20concrete%20floors%20are%20killing%20my%20feet%21%20I%20need%20black%2C%20slip-on%20or%20lace%20up%2C%20shoes%20that%20will%20be%20comfortable.&redirect_uri=http://jobstr.com/threads/show/4154-mailman-city-letter-carrier-/question/12379)
CPR Trainer
Are men better at CPR than women because they're generally stronger?
Correctional Officer
Were there a lot of suicides in your prison, and what's the most common way prisoners do it?
CBP Officer
Why are so many customs officers huge jerks?
I believe if you change the location of your mailbox, it would be wise to contact the local post office that handles your delivery. I don't know the rules as to if this is allowed or not. I would think that if it doesn't create any inconvenience for the carrier, it might be possible. To be honest the rules of delivery are applied so inconsistently that I can't tell you for sure what will happen.
Share Answer: &caption=Jobstr.com&description=We%20have%20a%20corner%20commercial%20building.%20The%20address%20is%20on%20one%20street%20but%20we%20want%20to%20put%20our%20mailbox%20on%20the%20other%20street%20for%20easier%20access.%20Can%20we%20do%20that%3F%20Will%20the%20post%20office%20still%20deliver%3F&redirect_uri=http://jobstr.com/threads/show/4154-mailman-city-letter-carrier-/question/8430)
Ken, the date you put down as the "end date" on the yellow authorization to Hold Mail card is the date that mail will be resumed. All accumulated mail will also be delivered on that date. Please make sure you have chosen the option for the "end hold" date as opposed to the option where you will pick up any mail that is on hold. If you choose the "pick up" option, no mail should be delivered until you pick up any accumulated mail at the Post Office. The system generally works well unless we forget to pay attention to the "ending date" on the hold which happens occasionally. Thank you for your inquiry.
Share Answer: &caption=Jobstr.com&description=If%20I%20end%20my%20mail%20hold%20on%20a%20Tuesday%20%28for%20example%29%20is%20my%20mail%20delivered%20on%20that%20Tuesday%20or%20the%20following%20day%2C%20Wednesday%3F&redirect_uri=http://jobstr.com/threads/show/4154-mailman-city-letter-carrier-/question/12888)
I don't know the actual rule on this, but if you can clearly see that the letter is for you, I don't see why you couldn't take it. Again, this is just my two cents as I can't quote you an regulations on this.
Share Answer: &caption=Jobstr.com&description=if%20i%20see%20a%20letter%20addressed%20to%20me%20balancing%20in%20the%20outgoing%20mail%20slot%20can%20I%20legally%20remove%20this%20letter%20from%20the%20outgoing%20mail%20slot%20as%20delivered%20to%20me%3F&redirect_uri=http://jobstr.com/threads/show/4154-mailman-city-letter-carrier-/question/9826)
-OR-
Login with Facebook (max 20 characters - letters, numbers, and underscores only. Note that your username is private, and you have the option to choose an alias when asking questions or hosting a Q&A.)
(A valid e-mail address is required. Your e-mail will not be shared with anyone.)
(min 5 characters)
By checking this box, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to Jobstr.com’s Terms and Privacy Policy.
-OR-
Register with Facebook(Don't worry: you'll be able to choose an alias when asking questions or hosting a Q&A.)
Browse Jobs
Host a Q&A
Search
Submit Your Question
Host a Q&A
Last 7
