Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Town of Patch Grove (WI); 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

The USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages along designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

USPS provides paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a pension plan, and life insurance options, offering a stable, outdoors-oriented opportunity for reliable delivery service.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role providing mail and service support.
• Strong attention to detail for sorting and distributing mail.
• Efficient time management for weekend/holiday routes.

Responsibilities

• Customer Assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues.
• Mail Handling: sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Clerical Work: perform administrative support tasks as needed.
• Service Support: assist with mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

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