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U.S. Postal Service hiring 400 workers in Indiana

Associated Press
January 24, 2013
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The U.S. Postal Service says it's hiring 400 new employees across Indiana, but job-seekers have to apply online by Sunday night.

It said Thursday the positions include city carrier assistants at pay of $15 per hour in locations such as Indianapolis, Evansville, New Albany, Princeton and Lawrenceburg. Available job openings can be seen online by going to www.usps.com , clicking on "Careers" and searching the job openings.

It said employees are required to work Saturdays and weekdays as needed and possibly Sundays and holidays. Applicants must have a valid state driver's license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of documented driving experience. They must live within 50 miles commuting distance.

All applicants must apply online at http://www.usps.com/employment.

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  • bail outs
    epmsscJanuary 25, 2013 1:15 AM
    Its OK to bail out auto workers , banks and insurance companies with a trillion dollars but not the oldest and most proven of said bussineses.
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  • INSANITY
    Wilbur ShooterflyJanuary 24, 2013 10:40 PM
    They lose billions, consumers use online bill pay, converse and communicate thru email, texting and the Internet ? How is it possible there is Demand for the USPS product. FedEx and UPS have been laying off workers for the last few years. Simply Google it. Our government wants to raise taxes and simply continue to BLOW money they do not have. http://www.layoffwatch.com/2010/09/fedex-to-cut-1700-jobs/
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    • Oh wow!
      StevenJanuary 24, 2013 7:03 PM
      Wow, a "company" that loses billions with a product nobody wants or needs is doing some hiring and this passes for "business" news in Indianoplace? The IBJ is a joke.
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      • ben franklin approve
        niceJanuary 24, 2013 6:13 PM
        yes transfer those remaining 800 postal employees down the street in the purchase order checks and balances department
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      • transfer 1200 from d.c.
        niceJanuary 24, 2013 5:39 PM
        transfer 400 out of 1200 postal employees you pick to sit in a room and tell them to not work
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