Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Outdoor Routes and Benefits

Confidential; Marthaville (LA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; 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 designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work and outdoor duties essential to reliable delivery service.

Starting pay rate 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

• Weekend and holiday work required
• Outdoor work environment
• Ability to handle mail accurately and customer questions

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 designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work and outdoor duties essential to reliable delivery service.

Starting pay rate 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.