Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal Recruiters; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS in Freeport, IL is hiring an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with outdoors exposure.

The position offers competitive pay at $62 per hour, plus PTO, health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.

Responsibilities include mail handling, customer assistance, and clerical support to keep daily USPS operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Reliable transportation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Provide customer assistance and address mail-related questions.
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid USPS operations.

Skills

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.

Pay

• 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

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