Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Etna Green (IN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes on weekends and holidays, often using a personal vehicle. The role offers outdoor work and reliable delivery service with potential for full-time federal benefits.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, and average annual compensation can exceed $72,400 including full federal benefits. Benefits include PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday work required.
• Personal vehicle may be used for deliveries.
• Administrative support tasks aiding daily USPS operations.
• Customer service and mail handling duties on routes.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately on designated routes.
• Perform clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.
• Provide additional services such as mail forwarding and changes of address.

Skills

Weekend work

Customer service

Delivery support

Administrative 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