Automotive Technician //PSE Automotive Technician
Test required: Postal Exam 943/944
Automotive Technicians perform complex automotive repairs and maintenance. Automotive Technician applicants take two tests, Postal exams 943 and 944. Exam 943 is the basic exam that Automotive Mechanic applicants take. Exam 944 is more complex and challenging.
There are two categories of Automotive Technician positions as listed below. Applicants for both categories must take Postal exam 943/944 as noted above. Depending upon local needs, you may find job postings for both categories nationwide. Details on wages, benefits, and hours are provided in individual job postings.
Automotive Technician jobs are full-time career positions that comes with the famous complete Postal benefits package.
PSE Automotive Technician jobs are entry level jobs that can lead a to career positions. (PSE stands for Postal Support Employee). When a career Automotive Technician position opens up, if there are PSE Automotive Technicians employed at that particular facility, the career position is offered to the senior PSE Automotive Technician. If there are no PSE Automotive Technicians employed at that facility, the Postmaster posts an open job listing for a career Automotive Technician position. PSE employees are typically hired for 360 day terms and can be reappointed for additional 360 day terms. PSE jobs may come with partial benefits either immediately or after the first 360 day term.