Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Herington

Postal jobs center; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick and

Federal holidays

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical

Retirement Plan: Pension and 401k

Job summary

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.

This role is outdoors and involves providing reliable delivery service, customer assistance, mail handling, and light clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday work required.
• Deliver and collect packages on designated routes.
• May use your personal vehicle for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Customer Assistance: Address mail-related questions from customers.
• Mail Handling: Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Clerical Work: Provide administrative support for daily USPS operations.
• Service Support: Assist with mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery routing

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.

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