Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Delivery & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; What Cheer (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role you deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position features working on weekends and holidays, with potential for up to seven delivery days.

It’s ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable service. Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday work experience preferred.
• Ability to handle mail-related queries and issues.
• Strong accuracy in sorting, labeling, and distributing mail.

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

Detail oriented

Time management

Job description

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role you deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position features working on weekends and holidays, with potential for up to seven delivery days.

It’s ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable service. Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.