Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Ramah (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier duties. In this role you will deliver and collect parcels along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. Weekend and holiday work is common, with up to seven delivery days. Outdoor work, reliability, and service to customers are key.

The position offers competitive pay and federal benefits; vacancies are nationwide, with opportunities to grow within the USPS network.

Qualifications

• Weekend/holiday shifts may be required.
• Ability to work outdoors delivering and collecting parcels.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail 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 mail forwarding, holds, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

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