Rural Mail Carrier Assistant: Outdoor Delivery & Support

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Setauket (NY); 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 Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days.

The position offers competitive hourly pay ($23.47–$38.62) and up to $72,400 in average annual compensation including federal benefits, plus comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and ability to handle inquiries from customers.
• Clerical tasks such as sorting, labeling, and basic administrative support.

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

Clerical tasks

Mail handling

Job description

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

The position offers competitive hourly pay ($23.47–$38.62) and up to $72,400 in average annual compensation including federal benefits, plus comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.