Assistant Rural Carrier — Weekend Route & Benefits

Postal service; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles nationwide, with duties including delivering and collecting packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, offering outdoor activity and reliable service as a core value.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently
• Clerical work: perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations
• Service support: assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests

Job description

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles nationwide, with duties including delivering and collecting packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, offering outdoor activity and reliable service as a core value.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.