Outdoor Weekend Rural Mail Carrier Assistant

Postal jobs center; Des Moines (IA); 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

United States Postal Service (USPS) is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential up to seven days of delivery service, offering outdoor work and reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with 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

United States Postal Service (USPS) is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential up to seven days of delivery service, offering outdoor work and reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.