Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Bolton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistants for Rural Carriers to perform weekend and holiday delivery on designated rural routes. Responsibilities include delivering and collecting parcels, customer assistance, and clerical support using personal vehicle where needed.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400, including federal benefits. Perks include PTO, health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.
• Support services such as mail forwarding and change-of-address.

Responsibilities

• Customer Assistance: Answer mail-related questions and service issues.
• Mail Handling: Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Clerical Work: Provide administrative support for daily operations.
• Service Support: Assist with mail forwarding, holds, and address changes.

Skills

Customer Assistance

Mail Handling

Clerical Work

Service Support

Job description

Role Overview

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position primarily involves working on weekends and holidays, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. It is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors and providing reliable delivery service.

Position Details

Vacancies : Nationwide

Starting Pay Rate : $23.47 - $38.62 per hour

Average Annual Compensation : Up to $72,400 (includes full federal benefits)

Perks and Benefits

• Paid Time Off : Vacation days, sick leave, and federal holidays
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Plan : Secure your future with USPS's pension and retirement options
• Life Insurance Options : Multiple plans to provide peace of mind for you and your family

Key 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