Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Outdoor Deliveries & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Westland (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and reliable service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with potential annual earnings up to $72,400 including federal benefits. This nationwide opportunity offers comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, paid time off, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation required.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and mail handling.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work outdoors.

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

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Job description

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and reliable service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with potential annual earnings up to $72,400 including federal benefits. This nationwide opportunity offers comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, paid time off, and life insurance.