Mail Carriers work for federal and private mail delivery services to reliably deliver parcels and letters from the sender to the recipient safely and in a timely manner. They plan out efficient mail routes and prepare mail bags by organizing letters based on where along the route they are going. Mail Carriers systematically load packages onto mail trucks and secure fragile packages to protect their contents. They identify which packages need a signature to confirm delivery and post notices if the recipient is not home instructing them on how to receive their package.
Que fait un Mail Carrier ?
A Mail Carrier, or Mailman, is responsible for delivering letters and packages to commercial and residential areas along a particular route. Their duties include sorting and processing mail at a post office, collecting packages and return mail from drop-off points and traveling by car, bicycle or on foot to take each piece of mail to its intended destination.
Responsabilités
Un Mail Carrier doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Mail Carrier doit être capable d'exécuter :
Helping to sort and prepare the mail for delivery
Deliver mail to mail boxes, receptacles and other designated areas
Retrieve outgoing mail from businesses and residences
Collecting of monies for COD’s (Cash on Delivery) as well as mail marked “postage due”
Obtain signatures from customers for all mail that is registered, insured or certified
Lifting, carrying and delivering heavy bags of mail as well as packages of all sizes and leaving notices for packages that are undeliverable
Compétences requises
Un Mail Carrier compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Interpersonal communication: Since they must interact with an array of employees, managers and patrons each day, Mail Carriers must be friendly and skills in written and verbal communication.
Strength and stamina: Mail Carriers must deliver mail in all types of weather. They must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time, while also carriers heavy bags and packages.
Ability to work alone: Although they do interact with many people throughout the day, Mail Carriers must be highly comfortable working alone.
Ethics: Given that Mail Carriers are tasked with handling an array of valuables and sensitive information, they must be highly ethical.
Reliability: The timely delivery of mail and packages is important for an array of reasons. Therefore, Mail Carriers must be highly reliable.
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