Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Seal Harbor

Postal jobs center; Seal Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes. You may work weekends and holidays and use your own vehicle. The role includes outdoor duties and providing reliable delivery service, with possible seven delivery days.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, and compensation can include full federal benefits. Benefits include paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Skill in sorting, labeling and distributing mail accurately.
• Proficiency with basic administrative tasks to support daily USPS operations.

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 tasks

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)

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