Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal service; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Job summary

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role you deliver and collect parcels along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The position focuses on weekends and holidays, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, offering outdoors work and reliable service.

Benefits include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and a pension/retirement program.

Qualifications

• Delivery and pickup of mail and parcels
• Customer service and problem solving
• Ability to operate or navigate routes 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

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

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

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