Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Jessup, MD

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking individuals to serve as Assistant Rural Carriers. The role involves delivering and collecting packages along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. Primarily weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, outdoors and delivering reliable service.

This position offers route flexibility and customer-facing responsibilities, including service support and clerical tasks to aid daily USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Ability to sort and label mail accurately.
• Strong basic clerical and administrative skills.
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Perform administrative support tasks.
• Support services such as mail forwarding and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

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