Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Lafayette

Confidential; Lafayette (CA); 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 seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes. The role involves weekend and holiday work, often using a personal vehicle, and offers an outdoor, active work environment with reliable delivery service.

The position provides a competitive starting pay rate per hour and includes federal benefits. Vacancies are nationwide with potential for up to seven delivery days per week depending on route needs.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented
• Reliable outdoor worker
• Punctual and detail-focused

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently
• Perform clerical support tasks to aid daily USPS operations
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and address changes

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Time management

Reliability

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