Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Outdoor Routes & Benefits

Postal hiring center; Fort Davis (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle. Work largely on weekends/holidays with potential for up to seven delivery days.

Outdoors work and reliable service are emphasized. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $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

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles and solving service questions.
• Ability to handle mail-related tasks and basic clerical duties.
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Customer Assistance: Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Mail Handling: Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately
• 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

Delivery logistics

Clerical work

Job description

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle. Work largely on weekends/holidays with potential for up to seven delivery days.

Outdoors work and reliable service are emphasized. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $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