Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Rural Retreat (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance options

Job summary

United States Postal Service is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles nationwide. The position involves delivering and collecting packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work. Excellent opportunity for outdoor work and reliable delivery service.

The role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive federal benefits, with duties spanning mail handling, customer support, and clerical tasks to support USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability.
• Ability to work outdoors on varied routes.
• Personal vehicle may be used for deliveries.

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

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical work

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

How to Apply

If this Assistant Rural Carrier job opening matches the postal position you are researching near Rural Retreat, VA, continue to the application page to check the current opening, estimated pay, eligibility requirements, schedule expectations, required documents, and application instructions before submitting information. This is not a direct job offer from USPS. This posting promotes an independent preparation resource. USPS does not charge any application fees.

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