Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Chambersburg

Postal service; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle, with emphasis on weekend and holiday shifts and the possibility of up to seven delivery days. Outdoor work and reliable service are key.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Benefits include PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to address mail questions and service issues.
• Ability to sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Clerical support tasks to aid daily USPS operations.
• Willingness to work outdoors on weekends and holidays.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Outdoor work

Tools

Mail sorting equipment

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