Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Lyme

Postal service; Lyme (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable delivery service.

Starting pay ranges hourly, with comprehensive federal benefits, including health coverage, retirement options, life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Customer assistance by addressing mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sorting, labeling, and distributing mail accurately and efficiently.
• Performing administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations.
• Assisting with mail forwarding, parcel holds, and change-of-address requests.

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

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical work

Service 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.

Vacancies

: Nationwide

Starting Pay Rate

: $23.47 – $38.62 per hour

Average Annual Compensation

: Up to $72,400 (includes full federal 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