ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC)

United States Postal Service; Fair Haven (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Rural Carrier, delivering packages along rural routes. This entry-level, full-time position requires a valid driver's license and safe driving record. Work outdoors in all weather conditions while providing essential postal services to customers.

Benefits

Equipment Maintenance Allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver packages along rural routes, including Sundays and holidays.
• Sort mail in delivery sequence and handle accountable mail.
• Provide routine postal information to customers.

Skills

Safe Driving

Customer Service

Job description

Join to apply for the ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC) role at United States Postal Service

Job Details

• Scheduled Days: Saturday, Sunday, and observed USPS holidays. Training on weekdays during onboarding.
• Hours: Varies
• Driving Required: Valid state driver's license, safe driving record, at least two years of unsupervised driving experience in passenger cars or larger, in the U.S. or U.S. military installations worldwide. Personal vehicle may be required.
• Salary Range: $20.38 per hour, paid bi-weekly

Functional Purpose

Deliver packages along rural routes, including Sundays and holidays, using a vehicle. May also case, deliver, and collect mail and packages on Saturdays.

Responsibilities

1. Load packages in delivery sequence.
2. Deliver packages to customers along prescribed routes.
3. Sort mail in delivery sequence.
4. Handle accountable mail, including receiving and signing for it.
5. Collect monies and receipts for accountable mail, and pick up mail from roadside boxes.
6. Provide routine postal information to customers.
7. Return undeliverable mail and submit monies and receipts to the post office.
8. Prepare time records and ensure mail security.
9. May need to provide a vehicle for delivery if not provided by the employer.
10. Work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions, handling items weighing up to 70 pounds.

Additional Information

ARCs are non-career employees providing rural route services, including delivery and collection of mail. Candidates should live within easy commuting distance of the facility. An Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided if using a personal vehicle.

Job Level and Industry

• Entry level
• Full-time
• Industry: Government Administration