Postal Facility Operations - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Des Lacs (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring for the Assistant Rural Carrier role. You will deliver and collect packages along designated routes, often using your own vehicle, with work focused on weekends and holidays. This position offers outdoor work and the chance to provide dependable delivery service across a nationwide scope.

Starting pay ranges hourly, with full federal benefits and potential for a robust annual compensation. Requires good customer service skills and accuracy in handling mail and basic clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday work required.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Reliable delivery service with attention to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail questions and service issues
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately
• Provide administrative support for daily USPS operations
• Support services like mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical work

Organization

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