Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Millmont (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role you deliver and collect packages on weekends and holidays, often using your own vehicle, outdoors, and providing reliable service to suburban and rural routes.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Responsibilities include helping customers, sorting mail, and performing clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused role requiring clear communication.
• Ability to handle mail and clerical tasks accurately.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and services.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Perform administrative support tasks for daily USPS operations.
• Assist with mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Reliability

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