Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Outdoor Route Work & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Roodhouse (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; 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 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 parcel delivery days, and outdoor work.

Starting pay rate 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.

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 parcel delivery days, and outdoor work.

Starting pay rate 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.