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M-41 CITY DELIVERY CARRIERS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98
- 5 Collections
- 51 Timecards
- See subchapters 21, 41, and 61.
- 52 Care
of Keys and Locks
- 521 Obtain
keys (Arrow and/or padlock) at unit or garage when so designated.
- 522 Attach key
chain to belt or clothing. Do not detach keys from chain.
Keep in
- pocket
when not in use. Dangling or swinging key chains are dangerous.
- 523 Insert keys
straight into locks. If lock is frozen or stuck, do not force
key to
- turn as it may break. Report all frozen
or stuck locks to a manager on return
- on Form
1571.
- 53 Collection
Schedules
- 531 Importance of Schedules
- 531.1 Collection
of mail is an important function. It is the first step in
getting letters
- in the mail stream for processing and
dispatch to their destination.
- 531.2 Collections
are scheduled so there is adequate time to process the mail
to
- connect with a dispatch of value or delivery
trip.
- 531.3 Carriers
must not skip collection boxes. If an emergency occurs and
boxes
- must be skipped, report it to a manager
on Form 1571 as soon as possible.
- 531.4 Deposit mail in unit at the place
shown on collection schedule.
- 532 Use of Schedules
- 532.1 In the Office
- 532.11 Carriers
unfamiliar with the route should obtain and review collection
- schedule
to determine the starting time and point.
- 532.12 Carriers
unfamiliar with the route should check collection schedules
for
- additional special instructions, such
as pickup of registers at contract stations
- and branches.
- 532.2
On the Route
- 532.21 Leave
office on scheduled time, and collect boxes in the order listed.
- 532.22 Observe
the time each box is scheduled to be collected, and do not
collect
- before that time. Many customers schedule
the deposit of their mail with the
- time stated on the collection schedule.
If mail is picked up ahead of schedule,
- some
mail may miss connection and this may result in justified
complaints.
- 532.23 Observe
the returning time of the collection. The returning time is
fixed to
- allow time to process the mail and connect
with a dispatch of value or
- delivery
trip.
- 532.24 Avoid standing
in the street when emptying or loading collection or relay
- boxes.
- 54 Collection
Rules
- 541 Basic
Rules
- The basic rules for the collection of
mail are the same whether performed by
- a foot or motorized carrier or whether
collections are made from street or
- building boxes. Therefore, the general
rules that apply to all are given;
- exceptions are stated separately.
- 542 Collecting Mail as
Scheduled
- 542.1 Collect boxes in order and not
earlier than the time shown on the schedule.
- 542.2 Do not skip
any collection boxes, except in emergency. In this case, a
report
- listing each box skipped should be made
to the manager on Form 1571.
- 543 Handling of Mail Matter
- 543.1 Use hoop
sack, pouch, or satchel when removing mail from collection
boxes.
- Remove old labels from all pouches and
sacks.
- 543.2 Keep mail
collected from boxes in clusters segregated. Be sure that
the mail
- is placed
in the proper sack and that the sack or pouch is properly
labeled.
- 543.3 Keep mail
that is in a faced condition faced. Do not break open bundles
of
- mail
as this causes additional work.
- 543.4 Collect mailable
matter placed on top or near collection boxes. Accept letters
- and other
prepaid small articles tendered by customers for mailing.
- 543.5 Do not return
any mail to a customer. Refer the customer to the unit where
- the collection
mail is deposited.
- 543.6 Protect
the mail at all times. Do not leave mail unguarded.
-
- 544 Examining and Locking
Boxes
- 544.1 After emptying
box, examine inside of box for possible trapped mail,
- especially
in motorist deposit boxes (snorkels).
- 544.2 Make note
of and, on return to unit, report missing or illegible time
schedules,
- faulty doors or boxes, or defective locks.
When a plastic collection test card
- has been deposited at any collection
point, withdraw the plastic card from the
- mail during collection and hand to your
designated manager on arrival at the
- office.
- 544.3 Check doors
and locks after closing boxes to assure both work properly
and
- give
adequate protection to mail.
- 55 Motorized Routes
- For motorized delivery and/or collection
routes, see part 831 for obtaining a
- vehicle; part 832 for inspecting vehicle;
part 833 for completing time record;
- and part 842 for reporting defects.
Go to:
Chapter 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9
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