Postal Service - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal jobs center; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to perform weekend and holiday delivery and pickup along designated rural routes. The role involves delivering packages, often using a personal vehicle, and working outdoors to provide reliable service.

Primary duties include assisting customers with mail-related questions, sorting and distributing mail, and performing clerical tasks to support daily operations. Opportunities for additional parcel delivery on peak days may exist, highlighting flexibility

Qualifications

• Customer-facing communication skills and patience.
• Ability to manage time and organize delivery routes.
• Basic navigation and map reading for designated routes.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately.
• Perform administrative tasks to support daily USPS operations.
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, parcel holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Route navigation

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 : .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 such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests