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Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98
Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through April 5, 2001
1 General Information
- 11 Responsibilities of Carrier
- 111
Scope of Responsibilities
Every carrier is responsible for the items listed under part 112. However, the
carrier's responsibilities are not limited to those specific items.
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112
General Responsibilities
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112.1
Efficient Service
Provide reliable and efficient service. Federal statutes provide penalties for
persons who knowingly or willfully obstruct or retard the mail. The statutes do
not afford employees immunity from arrest for violations of law.
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112.2
Diligence and Promptness
- 112.21
Obey the instructions of your manager.
- 112.22
Report for work promptly as scheduled.
- 112.23
Complete time records to accurately reflect the hours employed each day.
- 112.24
Display a willing attitude and put forth a conscientious effort in developing
skills to perform duties assigned.
- 112.25
Be prompt, courteous, and obliging in the performance of duties. Attend
quietly and diligently to work and refrain from loud talking and the use of
profane language.
- 112.26
Do not report at cases or racks before tour of duty is scheduled to begin or
linger about cases or racks after tour has ended.
- 112.27
Do not move mail from place to place on or adjacent to your case. Do not
engage in any time wasting practices before placing mail in the proper
separation.
- 112.28
Do not loiter or stop to converse unnecessarily on your route.
- 112.29
Return to the delivery unit immediately on completion of assigned street
duties and promptly clock in on arrival. A motorized carrier unloads his
vehicle and then immediately records returning time.
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