Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Saint Joseph (MN); On-site; USD 67,307,000 - 110,663,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, &

Job summary

USPS 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. Expect weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days.

This outdoor role offers benefits and opportunities to provide reliable service across communities while supporting daily USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability is required.
• Able to work outdoors and on designated rural routes.
• May operate a personal vehicle as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail questions and service issues.
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Clerical work: provide administrative support for daily 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

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