Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Hamshire

Confidential; Hamshire (TX); 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

USPS is hiring as an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages along designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work and weekend/holiday shifts, with potential for up to seven days of parcel service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, and average annual compensation can reach up to $72,400 when federal benefits are included. Vacancies are nationwide, with comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role experience preferred.
• Ability to handle mail and parcels accurately.
• Comfort with outdoor work and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Provide clerical support to USPS operations.
• Support services such as hold mail, forwarding, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Administrative 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