Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers across the country. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle.

Shifts focus on weekends and holidays, with potential for up to seven delivery days. This is a great outdoor role for reliable delivery service and providing excellent customer support on mail-related matters.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability required.
• Ability to work outdoors on rural routes.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail questions and service issues from customers.
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Clerical work: provide administrative support to daily USPS operations.
• Service support: assist with mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

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