ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC)

United States Postal Service; South Royalton (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 offers flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will have a safe driving record and experience driving larger vehicles. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving

Job description

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

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Scheduled Days:

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays observed by the USPS on an as-needed basis. During onboarding, ARCs must be available for 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 driving experience in passenger cars or larger in the U.S. or its territories, or in U.S. military installations worldwide. A personal vehicle suitable for use may be required.

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, collects monies and receipts for accountable mail, and picks up mail from roadside boxes.
7. Provides routine postal information to customers.
8. Returns undeliverable mail, submits monies and receipts to the post office.
9. Prepares time records and ensures mail security.
10. May be required to provide a vehicle for delivery if not provided by employer. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Carriers may need to load and unload items weighing up to 70 pounds.

Additional Information:

ARCs are non-career employees providing delivery and collection services along rural routes. Candidates may need to have a suitable vehicle and live near the facility. If providing own vehicle, ARCs receive an Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

Job Details:

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