Howell Jones
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Retired Rural Mail Carrier delivering various types of letters, certified mail, parcels and packages to home and business owners via foot or mail truck. Efficient processing skills to sustain on-time delivery. Outstanding skills in prioritizing and executing tasks in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1978
1978
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS
Goodyear, Arizona
04.2013 - 12.2024
- Delivered mail and packages to rural addresses efficiently.
- Sorted and organized incoming mail for accurate distribution.
- Navigated diverse terrains in various weather conditions daily.
- Assisted customers with inquiries related to postal services.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during operations.
- Communicated effectively with team members and supervisors regularly.
- Handled special delivery requests and package tracking inquiries promptly.
- Operated vehicle in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensured proper handling of fragile packages requiring special care.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with customers on route.
- Delivered mail and packages to rural residences, businesses, and post office boxes.
- Organized mail for delivery in a timely manner according to established routes and schedules.
- Adhered to all USPS policies and procedures related to delivering mail.
- Verified accuracy of addresses before delivering mail or parcels.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using appropriate equipment.
- Inspected postal vehicles for defects prior to operation.
- Notified supervisor immediately if any irregularities were found during the route delivery process.
- Collected payments for COD items, postage due, and other fees as required.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding route progress or changes.
- Obtained signatures for registered, certified, and insured mail.
- Identified hazardous materials that may pose risk to public safety.
- Collected money for cash-on-delivery and postage-due mail to turn in receipts to postal office.
- Reported any safety or security incidents encountered during the course of duty.
- Regularly monitored fuel levels in postal vehicle ensuring it never runs out of gas.
- Inspected mailboxes along route ensuring they are properly maintained and secured.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
- Routed all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along established route.
- Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
- Assisted customers by lifting heavy packages and placing parcels by front door or garage.
- Obtained receipts for registered and certain insured mail.
- Observed road rules, weather, and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record.
- Provided change-of-address cards and other postal forms upon customer request.
- Used road maps or GPS to verify routes and designated addresses.
Grocery Stocker
Albertsons
Gillette, Wyoming
01.2005 - 08.2012
- Stocked shelves with grocery items to ensure product availability.
- Organized backroom inventory for efficient access and storage.
- Assisted customers by locating products and providing store information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiological Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 01.1990 - 08.1993
Saddleback High School
Santa Ana, CAAssociate of Science - Chemistry
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Mail sorting
- Route navigation
- Customer assistance
Timeline
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS
04.2013 - 12.2024
Grocery Stocker
Albertsons
01.2005 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physiological Science
University of California, Los Angeles
01.1990 - 08.1993
Saddleback High School
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Saddleback College