Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Auburn

Confidential; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full 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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. This role involves delivering and collecting packages along designated rural routes, often using your personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work.

Expect outdoor work, customer service duties, mail handling, and basic clerical tasks, plus federal benefits. Positions offer scheduling flexibility and opportunities to serve communities while earning a competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Weekend/holiday work may be required
• Outdoor work, standing and physical activity
• Accurate mail sorting and labeling

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately
• Provide clerical support for daily USPS operations
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, parcel 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 : $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