Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal hiring center; Minnesota; On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Postal Service (USPS) is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. The role often uses personal vehicle and emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and reliable service.

Responsibilities include assisting customers with mail questions, sorting and distributing mail, and providing clerical support to USPS operations. Benefits include PTO, health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist customers with mail questions and service issues.
• Ability to sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform basic clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.

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, parcel holds, and change-of-address requests

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Communication

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

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