Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay

Postal jobs center; Mellott (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Mail handling

Clerical support

Service support

Job summary

USPS in the United States is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. This weekend/holiday‑heavy role suits outdoors lovers who provide reliable service.

The position offers benefits including paid time off, health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance, with opportunities to support daily mail operations and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes.
• Often use your personal vehicle for deliveries.
• Work on weekends and holidays, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.
• 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 customers with mail-related questions and service issues.

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
• 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: