Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal hiring center; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking individuals to assist as Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. The role involves delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle.

Hours skew toward weekends and holidays with potential for multiple delivery days, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable service. Responsibilities include customer assistance, mail handling, and general clerical support to ensure smooth USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience handling inquiries and issues
• Attention to detail when sorting and labeling mail
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and support operations

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
• Perform administrative tasks to support daily USPS operations
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding and change-of-address requests

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.

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.