Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Midland (Beaver County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is accepting applications for an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoor activity, and reliable delivery service.

Starting pay ranges hourly with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service and comprehensive federal benefits included in the annual compensation up to 72,400 USD.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Capable of sorting, labeling, and distributing mail accurately.
• Willingness to perform clerical tasks and support daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Perform administrative tasks to support daily USPS operations.
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, hold requests, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

USPS procedures

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

Application Instructions

If this Assistant Rural Carrier job opening matches the postal position you are researching near Midland, PA, 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. This posting promotes an independent preparation resource. USPS does not charge any application fees.