Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Elkader (IA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using your personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with opportunities for up to seven days of parcel delivery.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits; comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance are provided.

Formación

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to operate a personal vehicle.
• Reliability delivering outdoors and providing service.

Responsabilidades

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues.
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Customer assistance

Mail handling

Clerical work

Service support

Descripción del empleo

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 familyKey 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 requestsHow to Apply

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