Post Office - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay

Postal Recruiters; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS offers an Assistant Rural Carrier role delivering and collecting packages along designated suburban and rural routes. You may work weekends and holidays, with opportunities for multiple delivery days, often using your own vehicle. This outdoor role focuses on reliable, customer-focused service.

Applicants should expect an assessment and multi-step hiring process; USPS notes no application fee. This role is not a USPS job offer directly, and proper procedures apply for eligibility and

Qualifications

• Must pass an assessment and multi-step hiring process.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• Willing to use personal vehicle for deliveries.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery driving

Time management

Outdoor work

Job description

Role OverviewUSPS 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: .47 – .62 per hour
• Average Annual Compensation: Up to ,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

Disclaimer

This is not a job offer from the United States Postal Service (USPS). USPS does not charge to apply. This role requires applicants to pass an assessment and successfully complete the multi-step hiring process.