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Last Answer on February 18, 2022

I've heard that ccas that don't make it through their probation are fired,and they have no future,because no company (private sector) will hire them. I'm only speaking for those law abiding citizens,who tried to do the right thing,but weren't fast

Asked by 90 day probation pressure over 11 years ago

I can't imagine that not making it through probation as a CCA means that their future in the private sector is ruined. How would a future employer even know that you were a probationary CCA for the USPS unless told by the applicant? I understand how it can be somewhat of a conflicting situation to want to do the job properly (i.e. deliver the mail accurately and safely) and be under a time pressure from management to get a route (or part of a route) done in a certain amount of time. For some, it isn't easy to do both without resorting to some type of illegal tactic. This job isn't for everybody as it does take a fair amount of organization, literacy, and knowledge of an area to do correctly. I hope you do make through probation and thank you for your question.

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i have been waiting on a check that was mailed out over ten buisness days ago it was not sent certified and i have not got it what can i do ?

Asked by melissa about 12 years ago

I don't have any good advice as to what to do re: the check. On occasion mail isn't delivered as quickly as it should be. Sometimes it could be diverted by accident to a different PO and then take time to get to the correct PO. ultimately, after waiting a few more days, you may contact the sender and see if they can issue a replacement check.

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How do you handle dogs

Asked by JTDN about 12 years ago

We all carry Dog repellent spray with us. This can be used if we feel threatened or about to be attacked by a dog. Most dog owners where I deliver mail are responsible so it's not usually a problem. We are allowed to skip or suspend delivery of mail to an address if a dog is a persistent problem. Fortunately my issues with dogs delivering mail have been few and far between. Good question!

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Another question. As CCA, I got a residntl RT with half the mailboxes at the front door and half on pedestals in the landscaping. My avg is 2min 30sec per home for first or second time on RT. Is this too slow? Should it be 2min or 1min45sec?

Asked by GS94087 about 12 years ago

The rate does seem a bit slow for a residential walking route. I don't know what the rate should be, except I could probably deliver at a rate of 1 house per minute or less. But you being a newer carrier you understandably would go slower than that.

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If you get a job as a CCA, what is the likelihood that they will hire you permanently if they like you?

Asked by MK about 12 years ago

I don't know if it is a matter if they like you or not. As long as you are a good worker and safe worker and don't make too many mistakes that is usually enough reason to keep you. Attendance is also important. Once a permanent position opens then I think it is a matter of your hiring date as to when you will become permanent. I haven't had any experience working with CCAs so I don't know if everything I said is correct. Good luck!

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I put a package in my out going box and when the mailman picked it up he said it was leaking. It had candy in it. What will happen to the package? Will it be delivered or expected or just thrown away

Asked by kortney about 12 years ago

I don't know for sure what would happen with your package. It could be returned to you for better packaging, delivered in the condition it was found, or re-wrapped by the USPS and delivered. I suppose they could throw it away if they can't figure out who it is intended for or who it came from.

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I think I put an unopened letter that was already delivered to me in a post office mailbox by mistake. What's going to happen to it? Will it come back to me, go to the sender or what? Thank you.

Asked by Miles about 12 years ago

I think it's likely to just come back to you a day or 2 later since it was unopened and didn't say "unknown" or "return to sender". I hope you get back your unopened piece of mail.

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I've heard that ccas that don't make it through their probation are fired,and they have no future,because no company (private sector) will hire them. I'm only speaking for those law abiding citizens,who tried to do the right thing,but weren't fast

i have been waiting on a check that was mailed out over ten buisness days ago it was not sent certified and i have not got it what can i do ?

How do you handle dogs

Another question. As CCA, I got a residntl RT with half the mailboxes at the front door and half on pedestals in the landscaping. My avg is 2min 30sec per home for first or second time on RT. Is this too slow? Should it be 2min or 1min45sec?

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If you get a job as a CCA, what is the likelihood that they will hire you permanently if they like you?

I put a package in my out going box and when the mailman picked it up he said it was leaking. It had candy in it. What will happen to the package? Will it be delivered or expected or just thrown away

I think I put an unopened letter that was already delivered to me in a post office mailbox by mistake. What's going to happen to it? Will it come back to me, go to the sender or what? Thank you.

Mailman (City Letter Carrier)

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I've heard that ccas that don't make it through their probation are fired,and they have no future,because no company (private sector) will hire them. I'm only speaking for those law abiding citizens,who tried to do the right thing,but weren't fast

i have been waiting on a check that was mailed out over ten buisness days ago it was not sent certified and i have not got it what can i do ?

How do you handle dogs

Another question. As CCA, I got a residntl RT with half the mailboxes at the front door and half on pedestals in the landscaping. My avg is 2min 30sec per home for first or second time on RT. Is this too slow? Should it be 2min or 1min45sec?

Also on Jobstr...

If you get a job as a CCA, what is the likelihood that they will hire you permanently if they like you?

I put a package in my out going box and when the mailman picked it up he said it was leaking. It had candy in it. What will happen to the package? Will it be delivered or expected or just thrown away

I think I put an unopened letter that was already delivered to me in a post office mailbox by mistake. What's going to happen to it? Will it come back to me, go to the sender or what? Thank you.

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