Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Downs (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, ideal for outdoors-oriented, reliable delivery service providers.

Starting pay rate ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour. Average annual compensation can reach up to $72,400 and includes full federal benefits such as health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role handling mail-related questions and service issues.
• Mail handling: sorting, labeling, and distributing mail accurately.
• Clerical support to aid USPS 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

Time management

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 : NationwideStarting Pay Rate : $23.47 - $38.62 per hourAverage Annual Compensation : Up to $72,400 (includes full federal benefits)

Perks and Benefits

Paid Time Off : Vacation days, sick leave, and federal holidaysComprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision plansRetirement Plan : Secure your future with USPS's pension and retirement optionsLife 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 customersMail Handling : Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficientlyClerical Work : Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operationsService Support : Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests