Rural Mail Carrier Assistant: Outdoor Weekend Delivery

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Empire (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick and

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical

Retirement Plan: Pension and options

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on weekends and holidays, often using a personal vehicle. The role involves working outdoors on rural routes with potential for up to seven delivery days per period.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits; the role emphasizes reliability, customer service, and support for mail forwarding and holds on routes.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in mail handling.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks and support daily USPS operations.

Responsibilities

• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations.
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical skills

Time management

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on weekends and holidays, often using a personal vehicle. The role involves working outdoors on rural routes with potential for up to seven delivery days per period.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits; the role emphasizes reliability, customer service, and support for mail forwarding and holds on routes.