Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Silver Bay

Confidential; Silver Bay (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 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 assistants for Rural Carrier roles, delivering and collecting parcels on designated routes, often with a personal vehicle. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work and outdoor duties with potential for multiple service days.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400, including federal benefits. This outdoors-focused role offers comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience or strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle mail and packages with accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Sorting equipment

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