3 days of RCA classes and two days of driving classes which were in a town 6 hours from me. Depends on where you are and where classes are held.
What does a RCA do USPS?
As a Postal Service™ Rural Carrier Associate (RCA), you will have a continuous, part-time job with a reliable employer. ... RCAs are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery and collection of the U.S. Mail™, working part time when regular carriers have scheduled days off or take vacation days.
How much does a RCA USPS make?
The salary for a Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) is $17.40 an hour.2017-01-24
Do you get paid for RCA training?
You get paid for working through training and the first few days at the stated hourly rate. There are no benefits, no guarantee in hours; don't worry about that though; there's always plenty of work to do--you're just not going to paid all the overtime you spend doing it! ...
What happens at USPS RCA orientation?
Orientation is a classroom type setting (there were about 20+ in my class) where you will watch videos (mostly safety related) and then answer questions on what you watched. You will possibly tour a USPS facility. They will take your photo for your ID badge, fingerprint you and a fun time will be had by all.2011-04-13
Can you transfer RCA to USPS?
RCA's do not do mutual transfers like a regular carrier does. You cannot trade with another RCA in another office.. An RCA must have completed their probationary period before they are allowed to transfer.