Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Delivery & Outdoor Work

Postal Jobs Placement Service; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle, with a focus on weekends and holidays.

Average annual compensation is up to $72,400 and includes full federal benefits. Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle, with a focus on weekends and holidays.

Average annual compensation is up to $72,400 and includes full federal benefits. Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.