Outdoor Rural Mail Carrier - Weekend Routes & Benefits

Confidential; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. It is ideal for those who enjoy outdoors and dependable delivery service.

The position offers a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation of up to $72,400 and federal benefits included.

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

Job description

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. It is ideal for those who enjoy outdoors and dependable delivery service.

The position offers a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation of up to $72,400 and federal benefits included.