Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Full Time Available

Postal service; Fowler (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is seeking Assistants for Rural Carrier duties nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using your own vehicle, with work primarily on weekends and holidays.

This role offers outdoor work and the chance to provide reliable delivery service to communities. Responsibilities include assisting customers, sorting mail, and performing clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing roles with a focus on reliable, timely delivery
• Ability to perform mail sorting and basic clerical tasks
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately along routes
• Perform clerical tasks to support USPS operations
• Support services such as mail forwarding, holds, and address changes

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

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