Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Alta Vista

Postal service; Alta Vista (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using personal vehicles. The role emphasizes weekend/holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, ideal for outdoorsy individuals who value reliable service and customer interactions.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Customer Service experience or aptitude for assisting customers
• Ability to sort, label, and distribute mail accurately
• Clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations
• Familiarity with mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests

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

Skills

Customer Service

Mail Handling

Clerical Work

Service Support

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

• $23.47 – $38.62 per hour

Average Annual Compensation

• Up to $72,400 (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