United States Postal Service Employee Reviews

As a carrier in postal service we should to be ready to work 7 days a week more than 10 hours a day, some week we do not have a day off, some week we receive a phone call in our day off to go to work. Postal service is the most stress full place. The job is mostly psychical job. It's hard but at the same time is fun too. Few hours we are working in the office and few hours we are in street.

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Supervisors can mucro-manage on certain shifts

Data Conversion Operator (Former Employee) - Wichita, KS - December 10, 2023

Night shift was great nice quiet environment to work. If you did your job well you were left alone. As the plant got bigger, management became way more bothersome.

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Jobs at United States Postal Service

Mail Handler Assistant (MHA)

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)

Vermont

25 days ago

Stressful

Rural Carrier Associate (Former Employee) - Lancaster, OH - December 9, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Having a busy work day and being able to leave at a decent time What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Management has no idea what's going on most of the time and having coworkers who make everything their business What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Stressful, not enough pay and not enough hours as a sub

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Good but lots of micromanaging

Mail Clerk (Former Employee) - Wichita, KS - December 9, 2023

Managers stay breathing down your neck however the pay is indeed excellent and the benefits for the work that is required is reasonable to me in my opinion

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Ups and downs

CCA- City Carrier Assistant (Current Employee) - Waterbury, CT - December 9, 2023

Plent of work here but you never know your days off or what time you get out you have easy days but most days are hard and the mangers and supervisors suck

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United States Postal Service insights

Based on 21,540 survey responses

What people like

Ability to meet personal goals
Fair pay for job
Clear sense of purpose

Areas for improvement

Time and location flexibility
Support from manager
Trust in colleagues

Challenging

City Carrier Assistant (Former Employee) - Cook County, IL - December 9, 2023

My experience with the USPS was very challenging. I started working delivering mail at the beginning of the holiday season and winter. Being out in the cold for 10 hours was brutal. I knew it was a good job, but my commute to and from work was over an hour and I had little time to myself before I had to do it all over again.

Pros

Good pay

Cons

Being out in the elements.

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Self reliant job, physically demanding

Rural Carrier Associate (Current Employee) - San Marcos, TX - December 9, 2023

Don’t go into this thinking you’ll just be driving a mail truck and delivering, there’s more to it. You’ll be casing and sorting your mail and packages, loading your vehicle (which will sometimes be your personal car) with a large load and then delivering. It’s not hard, but it is physically demanding. Daily load varies, but you’ll almost always end up with a full vehicle of mail and packages. Delivery is, obviously, rain, sleet, snow, shine or extreme temperatures. The mail has to be delivered. Also, expect to work every single Sunday. No mail, but you will be delivering Amazon packages. Pros - self reliant and work mostly alone, there’s always workCons- physically demanding, ie, lots of heavy lifting, inconsistent scheduling, no Sundays off

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Good long term job

Supervisor, Customer Services (Former Employee) - Detroit, MI - December 9, 2023

USPS offers great pay and benefits but being a supervisor is stressful as you are not only responsible for completing your work, you are also responsible for ensuring that your employees have everything tgey need to do their job successfully.

Pros

Good pay and benefits

Cons

Stressful

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Fun, stressful,

Clerk (Current Employee) - Las Vegas, NV - December 9, 2023

No life balance , management sketchy ,a lot overtime , co workers can be a hit or miss . Good benefits, tsp , fers, annual and sick leave . You are able to transfer

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Dilbert principal In action.

Electronics Technician (Current Employee) - Middlesex County, MA - December 8, 2023

Only the most incompetent are promoted to management. Im sure you can picture how that works out. Completely unqualified people making poor decisions .

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Can be a job where a person looks forward to coming into work sns still has a family life.

Lead Sales Associate T-7 (Former Employee) - Filmore street - December 8, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Team effort and routine environment. The ability to bid on jobs.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Holidays are the hardest to couple with. Cold weather, lack of people ans long hours. People get stressed and supervisors are very stressed out.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Mostly in tune with each other.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Good. A person comes in at assigned time, does what is expected. Takes breaks and usually leaves on timr.

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Number 1

Rural Carrier (Former Employee) - Negaunee, MI - December 8, 2023

Good company to work for good pay and benefits long hrs plus over time sorting mail how to sort packages and what zip code they went to management wasn't to bad long hrs being on your feet was the hardest part of the job most enjoyable part is the paychecks

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Ok work

Clerk (Former Employee) - Carol Stream, IL - December 8, 2023

Good money no work life While there is some training to work as a mail carrier, a college degree isn't typically a requirement. This can be a good option for those who don't want to attend college and don't want to take on student loans. The requirements to work as a mail carrier typically include a high school diploma or GED and even those with limited work experience are eligible to apply.

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Formal and determined tasking of postal items

CDL Class A Driver (Former Employee) - Detroit, MI - December 8, 2023

It is a regularly routed, scheduled, or run day that must get completed, or an altered day of coverage to complete. The one thing that is definitely learned is continuity. Management can systematically organize production metrics based upon the accessible personnel. The hardest part for most employees is ritual habit. The most enjoyable is learning how to function under a ritual habit.

Pros

Pre-ordained work life.

Cons

Pre-ordained work life.

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Probably the worst job ive ever had

USPS Mail Carrier (Former Employee) - Plaquemine, LA - December 7, 2023

From day 1 nothing made any sense and was completely confusing and overcomplicated. The management was the worst ive ever seen. They would blow up your phone so much that it's borderline harrasment. I didnt feel secure at all there and if you get a secondary job on the side you will be late for every shift there or not able to show up there. Almost nothing was properly taught to me or explained to me but then they would get mad about things they never even told me. After gas expenses you really dont make that much money. If you want to deal with the chaos for years to move up then you may make good money. I couldnt stand another second in that place though. Its literally a circus

Pros

Decent hourly pay and hours

Cons

Unorganized, overcomplicated, worst management, stressful

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Ok

CCA- City Carrier Assistant (Current Employee) - Youngstown, OH - December 6, 2023

It's ok so far. I just started and haven't had a problem yet. Just have the right clothing and shoes if your working in the winter. But so far it's been good

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Not bad place work

City Carrier (Former Employee) - Kansas City, MO - December 6, 2023

Great work and pay just a bit too many hours . You have to get on restrictions to have a normal life.Tried to transfer but had to wait almost 2 years just to even hear back .

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Learning to be enfolded.

Mail Handler (Former Employee) - Atlanta, GA - December 6, 2023

A typical day working at the post office for me would be smooth. I carried the overnight shift with a group of employees. It was a great learning experience hince the environment and working process. I learned to stay focuse, management wasn’t the best. It’s a real overwhelming job but if you put your feelings to the side and stay focused it’s a real good experience. The hardest part of the job would be dealing with “drama” every single day. And when it’s through management too that’s walhst makes it even more chaotic. But like I said being FOCUSED would be the most enjoyable part of the job. That’s really all there is to it.

Pros

Good pay, easy work

Cons

Dedicating all of your time

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Great place to work

Holiday Assistant Clerk (Former Employee) - Bessemer City, NC - December 6, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The location and people I worked withWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?No stress during my time employedWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Family oriented and supportive What is a typical day like for you at the company?When I was employed, started at 0500 and ended around 1400 hrs

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Bad

Carrier (Former Employee) - San Antonio, TX - December 6, 2023

I recently had the privilege of working as a Rural Carrier at the Post Office, and I must say it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. From the moment I joined the team, I was impressed by the professionalism, efficiency, and commitment to service that defines the organization.One of the standout aspects of my time as a Rural Carrier was the sense of camaraderie among colleagues. The teamwork and support I received from fellow carriers, supervisors, and office staff were truly exceptional. It created a positive work environment that made each day enjoyable and fulfilling.The training provided by the Post Office was comprehensive and well-structured. I felt adequately prepared for the challenges of the job, and the ongoing learning opportunities ensured that I continued to grow in my role. The emphasis on safety protocols and adherence to delivery standards highlighted the organization's commitment to excellence.As a Rural Carrier, I had the chance to interact with the community daily. Building relationships with the residents on my route was one of the most gratifying aspects of the job. Their appreciation for the reliable and timely service the Post Office provides was evident, and it reinforced the importance of our role in connecting people and delivering essential mail.The organization's dedication to innovation also impressed me. The adoption of new technologies and streamlined processes showcased a commitment to staying ahead in an ever-evolving industry. It not only enhanced efficiency but also made the job more

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Important Work

City Letter Carrier (Former Employee) - Carrier, MI - December 6, 2023

o As a CCA the route may change based on the needs of the Office. The Manager insures that you are given the most up to date information of the route.o I learned how to perform the duties of the job and how to request and use teamwork at a different level.o I worked in Lansing and I think the strongest link were the managers at the Delta, the Main, Southwest, East Lansing and others. o The Post Office is very diverse which gives a tremendous experience, especially for new Carriers.o Paying attention, and learning the classes of mail and being attentive to customer changes. Nothing is hard. The carrier has to be committed.o Knowing the route and returning without mail or knowing where to file undelivered mail. When the Manager says good job. My opinion is that the managers I worked under were very good and the Season Carriers were very informative. Very good job.