Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Delivery & Outdoor Work

Postal service; Fairfax (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance options

Job summary

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. This role involves delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for seven days of parcel delivery service, offering outdoor work and reliable service. The role provides opportunities for those who enjoy working outdoors and delivering dependable service while supporting the postal

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements stated in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues.
• 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

Mail handling

Job description

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. This role involves delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for seven days of parcel delivery service, offering outdoor work and reliable service. The role provides opportunities for those who enjoy working outdoors and delivering dependable service while supporting the postal