Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay

Postal Recruiters; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Vacation & sick leave

Federal holidays

Health coverage

Pension options

Life insurance

Customer assistance

Mail handling

Clerical support

Job summary

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. The role often involves weekend and holiday shifts, with potential for up to seven days of service, outdoors and on a personal vehicle when needed.

This position emphasizes reliable delivery service, customer assistance, and basic clerical support to maintain daily USPS operations. Compensation is listed as $62 per hour, reflecting local USPS role standards.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role experience preferred.
• Ability to deliver/collect packages on designated routes.
• Comfort with outdoor work and variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages on designated routes.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming/outgoing mail accurately.
• Provide customer assistance for mail-related questions and service issues.
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery

Clerical tasks

Tools

Personal vehicle

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