Postal Service Mail Carriers
O*NET Code: 43-5052.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot. Includes postal service mail carriers employed by USPS contractors.
🗺️ Explore Your Career Path
Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
CarrierCarrier AssociateCarrier DriverCity CarrierCity Carrier Assistant (CCA)City Letter CarrierCity Mail CarrierClerk CarrierCollectorDelivery and Mail SorterDelivery Route CarrierLetter CarrierMail CarrierMail Carrier TechnicianMail ClerkMail DelivererMail Delivery DriverMail MessengerMail RiderMailman
⚡ Skills (4)
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (11)
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Address Management System AMS
Data base user interface and query software
0Automated Data Collection System ADCS
Data base user interface and query software
0Delivery Routing System DRS
Map creation software
0Delivery operations information system DOIS
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Electronic Time Clock ETC
Time accounting software
0End of Run Report EOR
Data base user interface and query software
0Time and Attendance Collection System TACS
Human resources software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Counter and Rental Clerks
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Customer Service Representatives
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Order Clerks
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Cargo and Freight Agents
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Freight Forwarders
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Postal Service Mail Carriers → Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (19% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (4)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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