Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Full Time Available

Postal service; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Medical, dental, and vision

Pension and retirement options

Job summary

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier duties nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work, weekend/holiday hours, and dependable service for customers.

Pay is $62 per hour, with vacation, holidays, health coverage, and pension options. You will handle mail, perform clerical tasks, and assist customers with mail-related questions as part of daily USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Past experience delivering packages is a plus.
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays.
• Able to work outdoors and navigate routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Provide customer assistance and address service questions.

Skills

Delivery

Customer service

Reliability

Time management

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.

Pay

• 62 per hour

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

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