Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay

Postal Recruiters; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS in the United States is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles to deliver and collect parcels on rural routes, often using personal vehicles. The job is primarily on weekends and holidays, with possible additional days. This is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable delivery service.

The role features weekend/holiday scheduling, outdoor work, and opportunities to support curbside and community mail delivery, with full-time federal benefits and career growth potential.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday work
• Delivery and collection on designated rural routes
• Ability to use your personal vehicle for deliveries
• Outdoor work and reliable service

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail questions and service issues
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute mail accurately
• Clerical work: perform admin support tasks
• Service support: assist with mail forwarding, holds, and address changes

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