Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick-le…

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical

Retirement Plan: Pension and retire…

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

United States Postal Service is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. Work often on weekends/holidays, may use personal vehicle, outdoors, and on-site in rural settings.

Includes comprehensive federal benefits and potential for full-time advancement. Starting pay ranges per hour with a market-competitive annual compensation reflecting federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in mail service or customer-facing roles is preferred.
• Ability to work on weekends and holidays.
• Comfort and safety when working outdoors on routes.
• Strong attention to detail in sorting and labeling mail.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately.
• Provide administrative support to USPS operations as needed.
• Support services such as mail forwarding, holds, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

Problem solving

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