Outdoor Weekend Rural Carrier Assistant | PTO & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. You may work weekends and holidays, often using your personal vehicle, with opportunities for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

This role suits outdoors enthusiasts who value reliable, public‑facing service. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.

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

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. You may work weekends and holidays, often using your personal vehicle, with opportunities for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

This role suits outdoors enthusiasts who value reliable, public‑facing service. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.