Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Deliveries & Benefits

Postal service; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work and outdoor duties.

Starting pay rate $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Careers offer comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, paid time off and life insurance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Job description

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work and outdoor duties.

Starting pay rate $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Careers offer comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, paid time off and life insurance.