Rural Mail Carrier Assistant: Outdoor Delivery Pro

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; 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 along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days, outdoors, and reliable service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 (includes full federal benefits). The position includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.

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.

Job description

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

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 (includes full federal benefits). The position includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.