Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Clifton (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles, delivering and collecting packages on suburban and rural routes, often using personal vehicles. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, suited for outdoor, reliable service providers.

Compensation includes hourly pay and federal benefits when applicable. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience desired.
• Strong organizational and clerical skills.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Provide administrative support to USPS operations.
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Administrative 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

This is not a direct job offer from USPS. This posting promotes an independent preparation resource. USPS does not charge any application fees.