Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Delivery & Benefits

Postal hiring center; Scaly Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

United States Postal Service is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers on a nationwide basis. The role involves delivering and collecting packages along designated routes, often using a personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work.

This is an outdoor, customer-facing position with potential for up to seven delivery days. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage time and routes efficiently.
• Attention to detail in mail handling and labeling.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mail sorting equipment

Job description

United States Postal Service is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers on a nationwide basis. The role involves delivering and collecting packages along designated routes, often using a personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work.

This is an outdoor, customer-facing position with potential for up to seven delivery days. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.