Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC)

United States Postal Service; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

United States Postal Service is hosting USPS Job Fairs for the Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) role in Reno, Sparks and surrounding areas. The position is offered as Full Time and Part Time, with a pay rate of $21.89 per hour, paid bi-weekly, and requires passing Postal Service Test 473.

ARC duties include delivering and collecting mail along rural routes, possibly requiring your own vehicle, and may include weekend and holiday service.

Qualifications

• Two years driving experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 18 years or older for insurance.
• Pass Postal Service Test 473 and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Sort, lift and push mail and packages for delivery.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

USPS Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! Friday, July 10th, 2026, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the EmployNV Career Hub 2281 Pyramid Way, Sparks NV 89431 To register for the June 12th event in Sparks, please use this link: https://usps.avaturefed.net/FieldHREvent?eventld=89922

USPS Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! Friday, July 24th, 2026, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the EmployNV Business Hub 4001 S. Virginia St Suite 11 Reno, NV 89502 To register for the June 26th event in Reno, please use this link: https://usps.avaturefed.net/FieldHREvent?eventld=89923

Position

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC)

Type

Full Time and Part Time

• LOCATION:** Reno, Sparks, and surrounding areas

• SALARY:** $21.89/hr., paid bi-weekly

• SPECIAL NOTE:** Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

Job Description

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) deliver and collect packages along routes in rural areas. Provide a variety of services to customers along your assigned route and may be required to provide your own personal vehicle. As an ARC you may opt to provide service to your community on weekends and holidays or up to seven days each week; whichever suits your lifestyle. If you enjoy working outdoors, while keeping your week free, this may be a great fit for you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years driving experience.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes.
• Successful completion and passing score on Postal Service Test 473.
• Valid Driver's License; DMV Printout if selected for hire.
• Position requires great attention to detail.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach. Ability to handle heavy containers of mail weighing up to the allowable maximum mailing weight (70 pounds).
• Company has strict grooming standards.
• Company has strict accuracy/honesty standards.
• Customer service skills required.
• Able to provide I-9 documentation.
• Employer conducts pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Job Duties

• Sort, lift and push moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages to prepare for delivery

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