Outdoor Mail Carrier with Weekend Routes and Benefits

Postal hiring center; Dows (IA); On-site; USD 970 - 1,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Vacation days, sick leave, and federal

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement Plan

Pension and retirement options

Life Insurance Options

Multiple plans for peace of mind

Job summary

United States Postal Service is seeking individuals for Assistant Rural Carrier roles, delivering and collecting packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The position emphasizes outdoor work, weekend/holiday shifts, and reliable delivery service. Training and federal benefits accompany the role.

Roles involve customer assistance, mail handling, and clerical support to USPS operations, with opportunities to assist with services like mail forwarding and address changes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering customer-focused service to the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow procedures.
• Willingness to work on weekends/holidays and outdoors when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.
• Support services such as mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.
• Handle routine inquiries and provide reliable delivery-related information.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment on routes and in post facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

United States Postal Service is seeking individuals for Assistant Rural Carrier roles, delivering and collecting packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The position emphasizes outdoor work, weekend/holiday shifts, and reliable delivery service. Training and federal benefits accompany the role.

Roles involve customer assistance, mail handling, and clerical support to USPS operations, with opportunities to assist with services like mail forwarding and address changes.