RURAL CARRIER ASSOCIATE (RCA)

United States Postal Service; Milton (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is seeking a Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) to deliver and collect mail along rural routes. This role is physically demanding, requiring outdoor work in all weather conditions. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a suitable vehicle. The position is part-time and offers flexible hours based on need.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• At least two years of unsupervised driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
• Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route.
• Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper.

Skills

Driving

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RCAs must be available to work on an as-needed basis. DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised driving experience in passenger cars or larger vehicles. Driving must have occurred in the U.S., its possessions or territories, or U.S. military installations worldwide. A personal vehicle suitable for use may be required for this position.

Postal Service employment is conditional upon meeting medical, eligibility, and background check requirements. Offers are contingent upon meeting these criteria, even if work has begun.

SALARY RANGE: $20.38 per hour, paid bi-weekly

Functional Purpose

Cases, delivers, and collects mail along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle; provides customers on the route with a variety of services.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
2. Receives and signs for accountable mail.
3. Loads mail into the vehicle.
4. Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by vehicle; collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from roadside boxes.
5. Sells stamps, stamped paper, and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcels; provides routine postal information and forms to customers.
6. Returns collected mail, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to the post office.
7. Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains change of address records.
8. Prepares daily trip reports and maintains a customer list.
9. Conducts special surveys as required.
10. Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper to serve customers.
11. Ensures mail security at all times.

Rural Carrier Associates are non-career employees providing delivery, collection, and sales services along rural routes. Candidates may need a suitable vehicle and should live within easy commuting distance of the facility. The job is physically demanding, performed outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions, with lifting requirements up to 70 pounds. Work is usually on Saturdays and as needed to cover absences.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration

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