Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Weimar

Postal jobs center; Lakeside (TX); Remote; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with up to seven delivery days, offering outdoor work and a chance to provide reliable service to communities.

Based in Lakeside, TX, this position supports mail operations through customer assistance, mail handling, clerical tasks, and service support such as forwarding and address changes.

Qualifications

• This section lists candidate requirements derived from the ad.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Mail handling: Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately
• Clerical work: Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations
• Service support: Assist with services such as mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Administrative support

Service coordination

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