Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Urgent Hire

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Poughquag (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carrier positions nationwide, primarily on weekends and holidays, with possible extended delivery days. The role involves outdoor work delivering and collecting parcels along rural routes, often using a personal vehicle.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Comprehensive health, retirement, and life insurance benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Accurate sorting, labeling, and distribution of mail.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately.
• Perform clerical and administrative support tasks.
• Support services such as mail forwarding, parcel holds, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

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