Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay

Postal Recruiters; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers to perform weekend and holiday parcel delivery on designated rural routes. The role involves outdoor duties, occasional driving in a personal vehicle, and delivering reliable mail service.

It includes mail handling, basic clerical tasks, and customer assistance as part of daily operations. Compensation is milestone-based at $62 per hour with benefits such as time off, health coverage, and retirement options.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes
• Occasionally use personal vehicle for deliveries
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
• Perform clerical/administrative support tasks for daily USPS operations
• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers

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.

Pay

• 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