How to Do Contract Work for the US Post Office
You don't have to be a postal carrier to work for the post office. Instead, you can become a contractor, where the U.S. Postal Service employs you and uses your services as a courier to deliver and collect mail. According to simplyhired.com, USPS salaries for contractors can be as high as $57,000 a year.
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Things You'll Need
- Vehicle
- PS Form 5436
- Contracting officer information
- Part-time job as contractor
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It's necessary to have your own vehicle when doing contract work for the post office. You will need to have one before applying because the post office requires that you state in your application the kind of vehicle you operate. Vehicles should be able to hold enough mail for 4-8 hours of delivery and collection work.
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Complete the PS Form 5436 Mailing List Application, which will allow you to receive solicitations for contract delivery service. Consider the routes that you're interested in providing service to. All of this information needs to be included in your application.
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Send your completed PS Form 5436 to the contracting officer in your area. To find out who to send it to, determine your zip code, then look through the list of offices provided on the USPS website and determine which ones serve your zip code. Your application will be filed and you'll be notified of contracting opportunities as they become available.
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If possible, while you're waiting for notification, take a part-time job at a contractor company that works with the USPS. This will help you gain insight on how contractor companies work with the post office, and the company may offer advice on how to get contract work.
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If you are hired as an contractor, you should expect to spend 4-8 hours on a route, six days a week, from Monday to Saturday. Don't hesitate to speak with your contracting officer to negotiate or inquire about routes.
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