Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Montclair (NJ); 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 is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles. Work involves delivering and collecting packages, often on weekends/holidays, and may require using your own vehicle on designated rural routes.

Positions offer outdoor work, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service per period and comprehensive federal benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to assist customers with mail-related questions.
• Proficiency in sorting, labeling and distributing mail accurately.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.

Responsibilities

• Customer Assistance: Address mail-related questions and service issues.
• Mail Handling: Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Clerical Work: Provide administrative support to daily operations.
• Service Support: Assist with mail forwarding, holds, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical work

Service support

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