Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Spring Lake Park (MN); 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

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated routes. The role mostly involves weekend and holiday work, often with a personal vehicle, outdoors, supporting reliable delivery service nationwide.

Starting pay ranges hourly, with potential for full federal benefits and up to a competitive annual total. The position emphasizes customer assistance, mail handling, and clerical support, contributing to daily USPS operations and service requests like mail

Qualifications

• Will consider candidates who can provide weekend/holiday availability.
• Able to perform outdoors delivery activities.
• Comfortable using personal vehicle for delivery trips.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately.
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid USPS operations.
• Support services such as mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical skills

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