Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend & Holiday Delivery

Postal jobs center; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance options

Job summary

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles nationwide. You deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, suitable for outdoor, dependable service professionals. Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.

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 seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles nationwide. You deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, suitable for outdoor, dependable service professionals. Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.