Join United States Postal Service in Grand Junction as a USPS Step Van

Position in Grand Junction, CO

Primary Details

• Hiring Organization: United States Postal Service
• Worksite: Grand Junction, CO
• Flexible Role in Grand Junction: USPS Step Van Driver (2-ton Truck)
• This Grand Junction-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our United States Postal Service team in Grand Junction, CO is growing.
• Benefit from working in Grand Junction, a key hub for the Government And Logistics industry.

What You Get

• Salary: $3.5k-$5.5k/Month (approx. $53.5k/Year)
• Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
• Join our Grand Junction team for this flexible role.

Core Focus

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Grand Junction location.

Drive the Urban Postal Network

To move massive volumes of mail and oversized packages between local city stations and major residential hubs, the Postal Service relies on the capacity of the 2-Ton Commercial Step Van. As a USPS Step Van Driver (City Carrier or MVO), you are the vital link that handles the freight too large for a standard postal LLV. This role involves navigating tight city streets, backing into complex loading docks, and executing rapid, multi-stop commercial parcel routes. If you seek a highly active commercial driving job with unmatched federal stability, this is your ultimate career destination.

Postal Step Van Operations

• 2-Ton Mastery: Safely operate a large, right-hand or left-hand drive commercial step van through heavily congested metropolitan environments. You must master advanced mirror usage, wide-turn radii, and extreme defensive driving to protect the U.S. Mail.
• High-Volume Parcel Logistics: You will be assigned "parcel-only" routes, utilizing the massive walk-in cargo area of the step van to organize and deliver hundreds of oversized boxes, Amazon drops, and heavy priority mail shipments.
• Accountable Mail Management: Utilize specialized scanning devices to track certified mail and registered parcels, capturing required customer signatures at commercial loading docks and residential porches.
• Federal Safety Compliance: Conduct rigorous DOT-style pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections daily on your assigned step van.

The Postal Career Advantage

USPS positions provide a direct route to career federal employment, offering you the legendary FERS pension plan, robust 401k matching (TSP), and exceptional lifetime health benefits. You will enjoy excellent hourly pay with massive overtime opportunities during the holiday peak season.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years old. You must possess a valid driver's license (commercial endorsement preferred but not always strictly required for 2-ton step vans). A pristine motor vehicle record with at least two years of safe driving experience is mandatory. You must have the elite physical strength to repeatedly lift heavy boxes up to 70 pounds. A comprehensive federal background check and drug screening are required.