Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)

United States Postal Service; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits eligibility

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAFEDS)

Long-term care insurance

Wounded Warrior leave

Job summary

United States Postal Service is hosting a job fair for Rural Carrier Associates (RCA) in Reno/Sparks. Positions are full time and part time with varying hours, usually Saturdays and as needed to cover carrier absences.

The job involves delivering mail on a route by vehicle, and requires driving a vehicle and meeting safety standards. Salary is $21.89/hr, with emphasis on physical endurance and ability to lift up to 70 pounds, plus eligibility for USPS health benefits after enrollment and

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record.

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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Safe driving record

Physical stamina

Job description

USPS Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome!

Friday, August 14th, 2026, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the EmployNV Career Hub 2281 Pyramid Way, Sparks NV 89431

To register for the June 12th event in Sparks, please use this link: https://usps.avaturefed.net/FieldHREvent?eventld=89927

USPS Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome!

Friday, August 28th, 2026, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the EmployNV Business Hub 4001 S. Virginia St Suite 11 Reno, NV 89502

To register for the June 26th event in Reno, please use this link: https://usps.avaturefed.net/FieldHREvent?eventld=89929

POSITION: Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)

TYPE: Full Time and Part Time.

Hours: VARIES. RCAs must be available to work on an as needed basis. Work is available usually on Saturdays, then on an as needed basis to cover the absence of the carrier.

LOCATION: Reno, Sparks, and surrounding areas

SALARY: $21.89/hr., paid bi-weekly

• DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants must have a valid state driver's license, a safe driving record, and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger. The driving must have taken place in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide. A personal vehicle suitable for use may be required for this position
• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• 1. Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
• 2. Receives and signs for accountable mail.
• 3. Loads mail in vehicle.
• 4. 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.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Returns mail collected, un-deliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office.
• 7. Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address information.
• 8. Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route.
• 9. Conducts special surveys when required.
• 10. Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route.
• 11. Provides for mail security at all times.
• 12. Employer conducts pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time.

The job is physically demanding. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Carriers may be required to load and unload trays and containers of mail and parcels weighing as much as 70 pounds.

Benefits

This is a non-career position, which may lead to a career position.

RCAs are immediately eligible to enroll in the USPS Health Benefits Plan with a Postal Service premium contribution.

After completing one year without a break in service of more than 5 days, RCAs may also be eligible for:

• Health insurance under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
• Dental and vision insurance through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
• Flexible spending accounts program through FSAFEDS
• Long-term care insurance through the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
• May receive Wounded Warrior leave provided eligibility criteria are met.