Post Office - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant in Santa Ana

Postal service; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick lea

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to perform weekend and holiday delivery along designated routes. You may use your own vehicle and work outdoors delivering and collecting packages.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. This role offers federal benefits, paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role with strong communication skills.
• Ability to navigate routes and manage multiple tasks outdoors.
• Ability to work on weekends/holidays and deliver reliably.

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

Route navigation

Outdoor work

Time management

Job description

Role Overview

USPS 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: $23.47 – $38.62 per hour
• Average Annual Compensation: Up to $72,400 (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