Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal hiring center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

Postal Hiring Center is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on weekend and holiday routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role involves outdoor work and dependable service for customers nationwide, with a multi-step hiring process.

Starting pay rate is .47–.62 per hour. Benefits include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options. This is not USPS direct employment.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work commonly required on routes and in various weather conditions.
• Customer service skills to assist customers with mail needs.
• Capable of sorting and handling mail accurately and efficiently.

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.

Skills

Outdoor work

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical work

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: .47 - .62 per hour


• Average Annual Compensation: Up to ,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

Disclaimer

This is not a job offer from the United States Postal Service (USPS). This post promotes a third-party resource that helps applicants prepare for USPS job applications. USPS does not charge to apply. This role requires applicants to pass an assessment and successfully complete the multi-step hiring process.