Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Outdoor Routes, Weekend Work

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, outdoors and reliable service.

The position offers a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation of up to $72,400, including full federal benefits. Candidates should enjoy outdoor work and customer service.

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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, outdoors and reliable service.

The position offers a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation of up to $72,400, including full federal benefits. Candidates should enjoy outdoor work and customer service.