Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Placement; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; 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 Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. This role involves delivering and collecting packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for multiple delivery days. Working outdoors, you will provide reliable service, assist customers, and support postal operations by sorting and distributing mail, performing clerical tasks, and handling services like mail

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends and holidays as outlined by USPS schedules.
• Often operates using own vehicle for route delivery, requiring reliable transportation.
• Enjoys outdoor work and delivering reliable service to communities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Assistance

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