Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, &

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along designated routes, often using your personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with possible seven days of parcel delivery service.

This hands-on position offers outdoor work, customer service duties, mail handling, and clerical support to USPS operations, including mail forwarding and change-of-address tasks. Competitive hourly pay with federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Customer service and mail-related support skills.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks to assist daily operations.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

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