Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Nunn (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; 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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role focuses on weekends and holidays, outdoors, delivering reliable service.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with average annual compensation up to $72,400, including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to answer mail questions and assist customers.
• Clear communication and friendly, professional demeanor.
• Strong reliability and punctuality for route delivery.
• Good time management for multitasking mail handling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Time management

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 : NationwideStarting Pay Rate : $23.47 – $38.62 per hourAverage 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