About this position
The United States Postal Service has an active opening for a Tractor Trailer Operator in Alamo, Tennessee. Tractor Trailer Operators move bulk mail between postal facilities, transportation hubs, airports and other designated locations. Drivers operate heavy-duty tractor-trailers on scheduled routes, city shuttle assignments or trailer-spotting operations. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, reporting defects, handling mail and operating safely in changing traffic and weather conditions.
Position Details
- Employer: United States Postal Service
- Requisition ID: NC20260719-02772
- Location: 83 E Park St, Alamo, Tennessee
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Pay: 44000.00 - 70000.00
- Application deadline: 2026-08-16
How to Apply
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Key responsibilities
- Operate a heavy-duty tractor-trailer along assigned routes and schedules.
- Pick up and deliver bulk mail between postal facilities and other designated locations.
- Complete required vehicle inspections before, during and after operation.
- Monitor vehicle condition and report accidents, defects or operating failures.
- Load, unload or assist with the movement of mail and transportation equipment when assigned.
- Follow commercial-driving, traffic, postal-security and workplace-safety requirements.
- Complete required trip, vehicle and transportation documentation.
Required qualifications
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Prior commercial tractor-trailer driving experience is preferred; equivalent training or certification may also be considered.
- A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required, with the class and endorsements (such as air brake or hazardous materials) determined by the specific vehicle and route assignment.
- Applicants must have a safe driving record and meet all applicable federal and state motor carrier safety requirements.
- Applicants must successfully complete any required pre-employment assessment, medical certification and background check.
- Ability to lift and carry mail, packages or equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to sit for extended periods while driving; and willingness to follow all vehicle, loading-dock and workplace safety procedures.
Skills
- Safe tractor-trailer operation
- Commercial vehicle inspection
- Route and schedule management
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle-condition reporting
- Transportation documentation
- Safe handling of mail and equipment
- Any additional skills required for this specific vacancy will be identified by the hiring facility.
Work environment and physical requirements
This position primarily involves operating a tractor-trailer in changing traffic and weather conditions. Assignments may include over-the-road routes, city shuttle service, trailer spotting, postal facilities, transportation hubs or airports, as identified in the vacancy.
- Specific work days, hours and shift assignments will be provided by the hiring facility. Schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays based on operational needs.
- Any additional site-specific conditions, equipment or facility details will be provided by the hiring facility at the time of the job offer.
- Ability to lift and carry mail, packages or equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to sit for extended periods while driving; and willingness to follow all vehicle, loading-dock and workplace safety procedures.
Compensation and benefits
USD 44000.00–70000.00 per year.
Salary information source: Crowd-sourced estimate; wide range reflects heavy reliance on overtime pay Confidence: Low. Confirm pay and eligibility details on the application website.
This position is generally offered as a career postal appointment. Eligible career employees may receive health coverage through the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, a federal pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan with automatic or matching Postal Service contributions.
Additional benefits may include paid annual and sick leave, paid federal holidays, Social Security and Medicare coverage, flexible spending accounts, long-term-care insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance resources, and career-development and training opportunities. Depending on the assigned schedule and applicable employment agreement, employees may also qualify for overtime pay, night-shift differential or Sunday premium pay.
Benefit eligibility, enrollment periods, employee contributions and coverage levels are governed by the applicable appointment, collective-bargaining agreement and benefit plan. Paid leave and other benefits may be prorated for part-time career appointments.
Depending on the assigned tour, employees may qualify for overtime, night-shift differential or Sunday premium pay. Many assignments involve scheduled local or regional runs, although schedules and route types differ by facility.
Location and commute
83 E Park St, Alamo, TN 38001.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: NC20260719-02772.