U.S. Postal Service looks to hire 80 carriers in southern Idaho

BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) -- If you're on the job hunt and need work, you may want to take a look at the U.S. Postal Service.

The USPS said Monday that it's looking to hire 80 city carrier assistants to deliver mail at post offices throughout southern Idaho for about a year. The appointment is for 360 consecutive days and applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule Monday through Saturday. The number of hours worked will depend on mail volume.

Starting pay for these non-career positions begins at $15 an hour. Benefits include vacation days, salary increases and the eventual opportunity to enroll in a health benefits plan. These positions may also lead to possible future employment as a full time city carrier with career status.

Anyone interested can apply on the USPS website.