Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Full Time Available

Postal hiring center; Kalona (IA); On-site; USD 980 - 1,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

Postal hiring center is hiring for an Assistant Rural Carrier role in the United States. The position involves delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle.

Work primarily on weekends and holidays with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. This role is outdoors, performing customer assistance, mail handling, and clerical support to ensure reliable delivery service on scheduled routes.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role with strong communication skills.
• Ability to organize mail and parcels efficiently.
• Good attention to detail for sorting and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming/outgoing mail.
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid USPS operations.
• Support services like mail forwarding, hold requests, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

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