USPS Job Fairs in Baltimore, Glen Burnie and Columbia: Oct. 15–29

BALTIMORE, MD — The U.S. Postal Service is setting up job fairs at four Baltimore-area post offices between October 15 and October 29, starting at the big Fayette Street post office on the east edge of downtown and finishing in Columbia. Carrier and mail handler jobs posted at $19.02 to $21.89 an hour are on the table, and two of the dates are reserved for automotive technicians who keep the mail trucks running.

Four dates across Baltimore, Glen Burnie and Columbia. Postal staff explain the jobs in person, but every application goes through the USPS website and nobody is interviewed on site.

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📅 Table of Contents

October 15 — USPS Job Fair, Baltimore Post Office
October 16 — USPS Automotive Job Fair, Baltimore
October 23 — USPS Automotive Job Fair, Glen Burnie
October 29 — USPS Job Fair, Columbia

💼 The Jobs and What They Pay

The Postal Service's October 1 announcement lists four positions for its Maryland fairs and says the list is not exhaustive:

Rural Carrier Associate: $21.89 an hour
City Carrier Assistant: $21.21 an hour
Mail Handler Assistant: $19.02 an hour
Automotive Technician: $63,658 a year

Those are the rates USPS published for this round. Duties, schedules and benefits vary by posting, so read the full listing for any job you apply to. No headcount has been announced for the Baltimore area.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

These fairs are information sessions, not interview days. USPS says plainly that no interviews happen on site and that applications are accepted online only through usps.com/careers. Go to get your questions answered by the people who do the hiring, then apply that night.

Applicants must be at least 18, or 16 with a high school diploma, and must pass a drug screening and a background investigation. Two of the four dates, October 16 in Baltimore and October 23 in Glen Burnie, are for automotive positions only. If you want a carrier or mail handler job, pick October 15 or October 29.

USPS Job Fair, Baltimore Post Office — Thursday, October 15

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Baltimore Post Office, 900 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21233

The only all-positions date inside the city limits, and the shortest window of the four at two hours. The building sits where the Jones Falls Expressway spills onto Fayette Street, a short walk from the Shot Tower Metro Subway station, so it is an easy trip from most of the east and west sides. Come with questions about carrier routes, mail handler shifts and how the online application works.

USPS Automotive Job Fair, Baltimore — Friday, October 16

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Baltimore Post Office, 900 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21233

Same building, next day, different audience. This session is for automotive positions only, built around the technician role posted at $63,658 a year. If you work on fleet vehicles, light trucks or at a dealership service bay, this is the afternoon to ask what the Postal Service's vehicle maintenance work looks like.

USPS Automotive Job Fair, Glen Burnie — Friday, October 23

12:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Glen Burnie Post Office, 7596 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

A second automotive-only date for mechanics in north Anne Arundel County who would rather not drive into the city. Ritchie Highway puts it within easy reach of Pasadena, Ferndale and Brooklyn Park. Note the overlap: Baltimore's Holiday Season Career Fair in Cherry Hill runs the same morning, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Different event, different crowd, so pick the one that fits your trade.

USPS Job Fair, Columbia — Thursday, October 29

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Columbia Post Office, 6801 Oak Hall Lane, Columbia, MD 21045

The last date of the run and the second all-positions session, aimed at Howard County job seekers and anyone along the Route 29 corridor. It is the best fit if you missed October 15 or if a midday trip downtown does not work around your current shift.

🔎 How to Pick the Right One

Want to carry or sort mail: October 15 in Baltimore or October 29 in Columbia. Those are the two open to every position.
Mechanics and fleet techs: October 16 in Baltimore or October 23 in Glen Burnie.
Can't make any date: apply online now. The fairs only explain the jobs, and the application is the same either way.

What to Bring to Any of Them

Your questions, written down: shift times, which offices are hiring, how long the background check runs.
A phone or notebook to save the posting numbers staff mention.
For automotive dates, a short list of your certifications and the vehicles you have worked on.
A valid email address you check daily, since the whole process runs online.

🔎 Start Searching Postal and Delivery Jobs

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are the USPS job fairs in the Baltimore area?

Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 at the Baltimore Post Office on East Fayette Street, Friday, October 23 in Glen Burnie, and Thursday, October 29 in Columbia.

Will I be interviewed at the job fair?

No. USPS says no interviews take place at these events. Staff explain the positions and answer questions, and you apply online at usps.com/careers.

How much do Postal Service jobs pay in Maryland?

For this round USPS lists $21.89 an hour for Rural Carrier Associates, $21.21 for City Carrier Assistants, $19.02 for Mail Handler Assistants and $63,658 a year for Automotive Technicians.

How old do I have to be to work for USPS?

At least 18, or 16 with a high school diploma. You also have to pass a drug screening and a background investigation.

Which dates are only for mechanics?

October 16 in Baltimore and October 23 in Glen Burnie are for automotive positions only.

Will this guide be updated?

Yes. If USPS adds, moves or cancels a Baltimore-area date, we will update this page.

Get Your Profile Ready Before October 15

Postal jobs are one route into steady work this fall. Create your free LocalJobPage account to save searches and get your resume ready, then explore the Baltimore Career Center for more job guides.

Employers: Hiring drivers, mechanics or warehouse staff this season? Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach Baltimore job seekers directly.