Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay in Eureka
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Job summary
USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.
This position offers benefits including paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance, supporting reliable delivery service and customer support.
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
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Job description
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.
- Vacancies: Nationwide
- Starting Pay Rate: $23.47 – $38.62 per hour
- Average Annual Compensation: Up to $72,400 (includes full federal 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
- 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
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