Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Full Time Available

Postal hiring center; Radcliffe (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Vacation & sick leave

Federal holidays

Health coverage

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

Pension options

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers across the United States. In this role you will deliver and collect packages along designated rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. Weekend and holiday work is common, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

This outdoor position supports reliable mail service and offers benefits. The role involves interaction with customers and requires dependable, efficient service on rural routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently
• Provide customer assistance and address service questions
• Perform clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations
• Assist with mail forwarding, holds, 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