Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Hickman

Confidential; Tennessee; On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect parcels along designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. This role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days per week and outdoors exposure.

It is an excellent opportunity for reliable, outdoor-focused service delivery and customer support. The posting notes a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation up to $72,400 when federal benefits are

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Reliable performance on weekends/holidays and in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Perform clerical support to aid daily USPS operations.
• Support services such as mail forwarding, holds, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

Outdoor work

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