Postal Uniforms

Transitional Employees

Type 1 Uniforms

Type 1 uniforms are worn by city letter carriers, clerk/special delivery messengers, clerks performing city letter carrier duties, motor vehicle operators, tractor–trailer operators, driving instructors and examiners, letterbox mechanics, ramp clerks and transfer clerks, AMF, area maintenance technician/specialists, and maintenance mechanics working as letterbox mechanics. Passenger elevator operators and elevator starters should refer to ELM s 933.112 Type 1b.

Transitional Employees

Allotment Amounts $74.50 per quarter or $298.00 per year

Package Plans: Spend up to $324 for $298, Spend up to $243.50 for $223.50, Spend up to $162 for $149 and Spend up to $81 for $74.50.

After completing the 90 day probationary period, the money available at the end of your first 90 days would be $149.00. Contact your manager for the "Official Authorization Form" to purchase your uniforms. Payment must be received before the order ships.

Uniform Program Regulations (ELM) do not permit TYPE 1 employees to wear the hooded sweatshirt.