Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Urgent Hire

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

United States Postal Service is seeking assistants for rural carrier duties, delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes. This role often uses a personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work and up to seven delivery days. Outdoors and reliable service are emphasized.

Starting pay ranges by hour, with potential total annual compensation reflecting federal benefits. The position includes PTO, health coverage, and retirement plans as part of an established USPS

Qualifications

• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

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