Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

USPS; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers for nationwide roles. You will deliver and collect parcels, often using your own vehicle, with weekend and holiday work as a standard expectation.

This outdoor, customer-facing role involves route-driven delivery responsibility and providing reliable service across designated suburban and rural areas.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Strong organizational and administrative support abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer assistance for mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package 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