Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay

Postal service; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using their personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with possible seven days of parcel delivery service, offering outdoor work and dependable delivery.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, handling mail, clerical support, and helping with services like mail forwarding and change-of-address requests across nationwide vacancies.

Qualifications

• Customer inquiries and service issues from customers
• Sorting, labeling, and distributing mail efficiently
• Administrative support tasks to aid USPS operations
• Assisting with services like mail forwarding and change-of-address requests

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

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

Vacancies: Nationwide

Starting Pay Rate

Starting Pay Rate: .47 – .62 per hour

Average Annual Compensation

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