Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking assistants for rural carrier roles nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work shaping the schedule.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. This is an independent preparation posting; USPS does not charge application fees.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or public-facing roles.
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to carry out mail handling and basic clerical tasks.
• Comfort working outdoors and traveling on designated routes.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Provide clerical support to daily USPS operations.
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Weekend & holiday work

Route delivery

Outdoor work

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

Notice

This is not a direct job offer from USPS. This posting promotes an independent preparation resource. USPS does not charge any application fees.