Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Deliveries & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using their own vehicle. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, outdoors, and reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 and full federal benefits included. The role combines customer service, mail handling, and clerical tasks to support daily operations.

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 suburban and rural routes, often using their own vehicle. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, outdoors, and reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 and full federal benefits included. The role combines customer service, mail handling, and clerical tasks to support daily operations.