Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)

United States Postal Service; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Postal Service is seeking a Rural Carrier to sort mail for a designated route, deliver along a regular schedule by vehicle, and handle customer interactions on the route.

The role includes accepting and securing accountable mail, loading vehicles, collecting receipts, and maintaining route records; daily reports and mail security are emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route
• Receives and signs for accountable mail
• Loads mail in vehicle
• Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by vehicle
• Collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; handles stamps and money orders
• Sells stamps, stamped paper and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, insured mail
• Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains change of address records
• Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper for service on the route
• Provides mail security at all times

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
• Receives and signs for accountable mail.
• Loads mail in vehicle.
• Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by a vehicle; collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers' roadside boxes.
• Sells stamps, stamped paper and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcel post; furnishes routine information concerning postal matters and provides requested forms to customer.
• Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office.
• Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address information.
• Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route.
• Conducts special surveys when required.
• Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route.
• Provides for mail security at all times.

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