Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Outdoor Delivery & Service

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Herman (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. Positions emphasize weekend and holiday duties, with possible up to seven delivery days, outdoors and focused on reliable service.

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

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Comfort with outdoor conditions and delivering with a personal vehicle
• Reliable and punctual, with good customer interaction skills

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

Communications

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. Positions emphasize weekend and holiday duties, with possible up to seven delivery days, outdoors and focused on reliable service.

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