Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Deliveries & Benefits

Postal hiring center; Michigan City (IN); 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

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. Weekend and holiday work is common, with the potential for up to seven delivery days and outdoor duties.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Availability for weekend/holiday shifts
• Ability to operate a personal vehicle on assigned routes
• Willingness to work outdoors on city and rural routes

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

Job description

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. Weekend and holiday work is common, with the potential for up to seven delivery days and outdoor duties.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance.