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What Postal Service Workers Do
Postal service workers sell postal products and collect, sort, and deliver mail.
Work Environment
Postal service clerks and mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators work indoors, typically in a post office. Mail carriers mostly work outdoors, delivering mail.
How to Become a Postal Service Worker
Most postal service workers have a high school diploma. All applicants for these jobs must pass a written exam.
Pay
Job Outlook
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State & Area Data
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Similar Occupations
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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