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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Postal Service Mail Carriers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment74
2.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public72
3.Handling and Moving Objects69
4.Performing General Physical Activities67
5.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates63
6.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization60
7.Getting Information56
8.Documenting/Recording Information55
9.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events54
10.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships51
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Job Activity Scores

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
74
46
Drive a carDrive an 18-wheel tractor-trailerHover a helicopter in strong wind
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
72
60
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
69
71
Change settings on copy machinesArrange books in a libraryLoad boxes on an assembly line
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
67
62
Walk between work stations in a small officePaint the outside of a houseClimb up and down poles to install electricity
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
63
51
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
60
49
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
56
48
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
55
42
Record the weights of trucks that use the highwaysDocument the results of a crime scene investigationMaintain information about the use of orbiting satellites for private industry communications
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
54
47
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
51
50
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company