ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC)

United States Postal Service; East Montpelier (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC), responsible for delivering packages and mail along rural routes. This entry-level position requires a valid driver's license and safe driving record. The role involves working in various weather conditions and may require the use of a personal vehicle. Ideal for those seeking a full-time position in government administration.

Benefits

Equipment Maintenance Allowance

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license and safe driving record required.
• At least two years of unsupervised driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers packages to customers along a prescribed route.
• Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
• Loads packages in delivery sequence in vehicle.

Skills

Driving

Job description

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This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com: For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1232930

Scheduled Days:

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays observed by the USPS on an as needed basis. During the onboarding period, ARCs must be available for required training on weekdays.

Hours:

VARIES

Driving Required:

Applicants should have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger in the U.S. or its possessions or territories, or in U.S. military installations worldwide. A personal vehicle suitable for use may be required for this position.

Additional Notes:

Postal Service employment is conditional upon meeting medical suitability, eligibility, and background check requirements. If you receive a job offer, it will be conditional upon meeting these requirements, even if you begin working first.

Salary Range:

$20.38 per hour paid bi-weekly

Functional Purpose:

Using dynamic route descriptions, delivers packages on Sundays and observed holidays. May also case, deliver, and collect mail and packages on Saturday along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle.

Responsibilities:

1. Loads packages in delivery sequence in vehicle.
2. Delivers packages to customers along a prescribed route.
3. Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
4. Receives and signs for accountable mail.
5. Loads mail and packages in vehicle.
6. Delivers mail and packages to customers along a prescribed route or as an auxiliary assistant by a vehicle; collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers roadside boxes.
7. Furnishes routine information concerning postal matters to customers.
8. Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office.
9. Prepares appropriate time records.
10. Provides for mail security at all times.
11. May be required to provide a vehicle for delivery if an employer-provided vehicle is not assigned. ARCs are non-career employees who provide services including delivering and collecting mail along rural routes. Candidates may be required to have a suitable vehicle and live within easy commuting distance of the facility. If you provide your own vehicle, an Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) will be provided.
12. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Carriers may need to load and unload trays and containers of mail and parcels weighing up to 70 pounds.

Additional Details:

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Job Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Government Administration