Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal hiring center; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Mail Handling

Clerical Work

Job summary

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, ideal for outdoors‑oriented individuals seeking reliable service.

The position offers benefits including PTO, health coverage, retirement options, life insurance, mail handling, and clerical support within USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Deliver and collect packages along rural routes.
• Outdoor work and reliable delivery service.
• Use of personal vehicle where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Provide customer assistance and address mail-related questions.

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.

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