The U.S. Postal Service will host a job fair for automotive technicians at the Fayetteville Main Post Office on July 14, the agency announced Thursday. The event aims to fill multiple positions that maintain and repair the Postal Service’s local fleet.
What the hiring event offers
USPS representatives will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 Green St., Fayetteville, to answer questions and provide details about openings. The agency is promoting not only wages and benefits but also training opportunities that include on-the-job instruction, manufacturer training and courses available through the Postal Service’s National Center for Employee Development in Norman, Oklahoma.
- Date & time: July 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Location: Fayetteville Main Post Office, 301 Green St.
- Positions: Automotive technicians and mechanics to service light and medium delivery vehicles, tractors, trailers and service vehicles
Hiring requirements and testing
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, pass a drug screening and background investigation, hold a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience with a good record. Applicants also must pass Postal Service Tests 943 and 944, which evaluate the ability to diagnose and repair automotive systems.
"Not all work at the Postal Service is processing, transporting or delivering mail."
The Postal Service described its maintenance facilities as clean and safe, equipped with diagnostic tools and environmentally conscious materials. Beyond initial hiring, the agency emphasizes career advancement through technical training and continuing education offered at its facilities and via satellite training and teleconferences.
How to apply
Prospective applicants who cannot attend the event may search and apply online at the USPS careers site, which the agency says is updated frequently. The announcement frames a position with USPS as a potential gateway to a long-term career with established benefits and training support.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | USPS Automotive Technician Job Fair |
| Date & Time | July 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. |
| Location | Fayetteville Main Post Office, 301 Green St. |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Required tests | Postal Service Tests 943 and 944 |
For Fayetteville, the hiring push reflects routine fleet needs for a large mail operation and provides a local employment pathway for residents with automotive skills. For Cumberland County and North Carolina, filling these positions supports the continuity of postal services that serve residents, businesses and federal installations in the region.
