Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend/Holiday Routes

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Delta (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with opportunities for up to seven days of parcel delivery.

Starting pay rates range from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or public-facing roles.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Comfort with delivering on rural routes, sometimes using a personal vehicle.

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

Mail handling

Clerical duties

Problem solving

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with opportunities for up to seven days of parcel delivery.

Starting pay rates range from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance options.