Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Urgent Hire

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is recruiting for Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes. The role often requires use of a personal vehicle and weekend/holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days.

This position offers outdoor work and a reliable delivery service experience, with full federal benefits and a path to long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to assist customers with mail-related inquiries
• Mail handling and distribution duties as part of daily operations
• Clerical tasks to aid USPS workflows
• Service support responsibilities including mail forwarding and holds

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes
• Often use personal vehicle for deliveries
• Work on weekends and holidays
• Provide reliable delivery service outdoors

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

Service support

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