Postal Service - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay

Postal hiring center; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carrier roles. The position involves delivering and collecting packages on rural routes, often using a personal vehicle, with weekend/holiday work and potential for multiple delivery days. Applicants must complete an assessment and the multi-step hiring process.

Compensation is listed at 62 per hour with standard USPS benefits. The role emphasizes outdoors work and reliable delivery service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages along designated rural routes, often using your personal vehicle
• Work weekends and holidays with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery
• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations
• Pass an assessment and complete the multi-step hiring process

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.

62 per hour

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

: Customer Assistance

Mail Handling

Address mail-related questions and service issues from customersMail 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

This role requires applicants to pass an assessment and successfully complete the multi-step hiring process.