Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Turrell

Postal jobs center; Turrell (AR); 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 an Assistant Rural Carrier to perform weekend and holiday parcel delivery and pickup on designated rural routes. The role often involves using a personal vehicle and working outdoors to provide reliable delivery service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. The position offers comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Comfort delivering via personal vehicle on rural routes
• Ability to perform outdoor work in varying weather
• Strong customer service and mail handling skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect mail and packages on designated rural routes
• Sort, label, and route mail accurately and efficiently
• Assist customers with mail-related inquiries and services
• Perform clerical support tasks to aid daily USPS operations

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