Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - No Experience Required

Postal Hiring Guide; Mekinock (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a trusted institution as an Assistant Rural Carrier, delivering mail and packages in beautiful suburban and rural areas. This role offers flexibility, as you may work weekends and holidays, providing essential services to your community. Enjoy the outdoors while working independently, and benefit from competitive pay and full federal health care benefits. With over 200 years of service, USPS offers job security and growth opportunities within a cornerstone of American society. If you are looking for a fulfilling role that combines outdoor work with community service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick leave, and holidays

Full Federal Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan: Thrift Savings Plan with USPS matching contribution

Life Insurance Policies: Basic + supplemental options

Responsibilities

• Delivering mail and packages along assigned routes to homes and businesses.
• Collect mail and postage due from customers for delivery and other services.
• Sorting and preparing mail for delivery based on size, shape, and route.

Job description

Role Overview:

USPS is actively accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this position, you will deliver and collect packages along assigned routes in suburban and rural areas. The role may require using your personal vehicle for mail and package delivery. As an ARC, you may be hired to deliver mail and parcels exclusively on weekends and holidays or provide delivery services up to seven days a week. If you enjoy being outdoors and working independently, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Position Details:

• Official USPS Title: Assistant Rural Carriers
• Starting Pay Rate: $21 - $29 per hour
• Average Annual Compensation: Up to $57k, including full benefits

Perks and Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick leave, and holidays
• Full Federal Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement Plan: Thrift Savings Plan with USPS matching contribution
• Life Insurance Policies: Basic + supplemental options

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering Mail and Packages: along your assigned route to homes and businesses
• Collect Mail and Postage Due: from customers for delivery and other services
• Sorting and Preparing: mail for delivery based on size, shape, and route
• Work in Various Weather Conditions: including rain, snow, heat, and cold

Why Choose USPS?

For over 200 years, USPS has been a cornerstone of American society, operating over 30,000 locations nationwide and employing nearly one million people. By joining USPS, you'll enjoy job security, competitive pay, and the chance to grow within a trusted institution.