Postal Facility Operations - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes working weekends/holidays outdoors and delivering reliable service.

Starting pay ranges hourly with a lucrative annual compensation and federal benefits. Roles include PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance options for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability required.
• Must be able to drive personal vehicle.
• Ability to lift and carry mail and parcels as needed.

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, parcel holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical work

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 : NationwideStarting Pay Rate : $23.47 - $38.62 per hourAverage 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