Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Ivel (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages on weekends/holidays, often using your own vehicle, outdoors along rural routes with potential for regular parcel delivery duties.

Starting pay varies by region and route; average annual compensation includes federal benefits and reflects the lead-time for full-time delivery positions. This is a outdoor, physically active role with comprehensive USPS benefits.

Qualifications

• Available to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to drive a personal vehicle on routes.
• Comfortable delivering outdoors on rural/suburban routes.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues.
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Clerical work: provide administrative support for USPS operations.
• Service support: assist with holds, forwarding, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical support

Operational efficiency

Tools

Mail sorting equipment

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