Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal jobs center; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier routes. You will deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle.

The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable service. Responsibilities include assisting customers with mail questions, sorting and distributing mail, and providing clerical support to USPS daily operations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Accurate mail handling, labeling, and distribution across routes.
• Strong attention to detail in clerical tasks and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Attention to detail

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.

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

Benefits

• 62 per hour
• 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