Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in State College

Postal jobs center; Lexington (KY); 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 assistants for Rural Carrier roles nationwide. The position involves delivering and collecting packages on weekend and holiday routes, often with your own vehicle, outdoors and on designated suburban and rural routes.

Starting pay ranges hourly, with full federal benefits included. Responsibilities include assisting customers, handling mail processing, and providing clerical support to USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays.
• Comfort with outdoor environments and delivering to suburban and rural routes.
• Ability to handle mail-related questions and service issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform administrative tasks to support daily USPS operations
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, parcel holds, and change-of-address requests

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

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