Postal Delivery Worker
ゆうびんはいたついん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation of delivering mail such as letters and packages to households and businesses.
Description
Postal delivery workers receive sorted letters and packages at post offices or distribution centers and deliver them to households and businesses in their assigned areas. They grasp delivery routes, manage time, confirm addresses, handle absent recipients, and manage redeliveries or held items as needed. They work mainly outdoors using walking, bicycles, motorcycles, or sometimes vehicles. Flexible responses to weather and road conditions, along with courteous customer service, are required.
Future Outlook
While letter usage is declining, parcel delivery demand is increasing with the spread of online shopping. In the future, efficiency gains from drones and automated delivery robots may advance.
Personality Traits
Customer-oriented / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early morning shifts / Outdoor work / Shift work / Vehicle travel
Career Path
Delivery Assistant → Postal Delivery Worker → Senior Delivery Worker → Group Leader or Supervisor → Post Office Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Customer Service) / Driving Skills / Mail Sorting / Map Reading / Route Management / Time Management
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / GPS and Map Apps / Package Handling Efficiency / Two-Wheeled Vehicle Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to cope with changes in weather and traffic conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent misdelivery of items. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength required for long hours of walking or cycling. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No advanced analysis or logical thinking is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly routine tasks with little creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little complex mathematical or quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Motorized Bicycle License
- Standard Automobile Driver's License
Aliases
- Postman
Related Jobs
- Delivery Driver
- Logistics Clerk
- Mail Sorting Worker
- Parcel Delivery Driver