Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Outdoor Delivery & Benefits

Postal hiring center; Nelsonville (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, outdoors and reliable delivery service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Benefits include paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance for eligible

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday work required
• Ability to work outdoors
• Personal vehicle may be used for deliveries and a valid driving record is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately
• Provide administrative support to USPS operations
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding and change-of-address

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical work

Organizational skills

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, outdoors and reliable delivery service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Benefits include paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance for eligible