Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Princeton (TX); 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

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. The role often involves outdoor work, weekends and holidays, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

You will operate on personal time and contribute to reliable community mail service. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 when federal benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to work outdoors and on foot or driving a personal vehicle
• Reliable transportation and punctuality

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect mail on designated routes to customers efficiently
• Sort, label, and distribute mail for accuracy
• Perform clerical tasks supporting daily USPS operations
• Assist customers with services such as mail forwarding and change-of-address requests

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