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US Postal Service holding job fair in Arvada

The calendar may say October, but the Postal Service is preparing for what is anticipated to be a busy holiday season.

DENVER — The United States Postal Service (USPS) is preparing for the upcoming holiday season and beyond by holding a Colorado hiring event.

USPS said it is currently hiring 180 more employees to work at processing facilities and post offices for the holiday season and beyond.

USPS will hold a career fair on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arvada Indian Tree Post Office at 7765 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada.

To assist potential applicants, USPS personnel will be on-site to provide information about available positions, answer questions, and walk future employees through the application process.

USPS said its starting pay range is $18.22 to $22.13 per hour depending on the position, paid bi-weekly. Career employees can earn premium long-term benefits including health and life insurance choices, pension benefits and a thrift savings plan program, and sick and vacation time.

U.S. Postal Service positions open now include entry level, temporary, part time, and career opportunities that vary by geographical location.

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Credit: USPS

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