Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Full Time Available

Postal hiring center; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 980 - 1,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Vacation days

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Health coverage

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Retirement plan

Pension options

Life insurance

Family plans

Job summary

The United States Postal Service (USPS) invites applications for the Assistant Rural Carrier role. Works on weekends and holidays delivering and collecting packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle, with outdoor duties and customer-facing responsibilities.

Position is nationwide with weekend emphasis and potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. Excellent opportunity for reliable delivery service and outdoor work environments.

Qualifications

• Customer service aptitude
• Reliable outdoor work capability
• Ability to handle mail-related inquiries

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and issues
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately
• Perform administrative tasks to aid USPS operations
• Assist with services like mail forwarding 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: 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