Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Mickleton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full 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 seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using the employee's own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for additional days, outdoors, and reliable delivery service.

This nationwide opening offers competitive wages starting at $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 and full federal benefits including health, retirement, and life insurance, near

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday work requirements
• Reliability and ability to handle mail accurately
• Ability to perform clerical tasks and customer assistance

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

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

How to Apply

If this Assistant Rural Carrier job opening matches the postal position you are researching near Mickleton, NJ, continue to the application page to check the current opening, estimated pay, eligibility requirements, schedule expectations, required documents, and application instructions before submitting information. This is not a direct job offer from USPS. USPS does not charge any application fees.