Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend & Holiday Routes

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; 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 to deliver and collect packages on weekends and holidays, often using a personal vehicle. The role involves outdoor work and reliable delivery service on suburban and rural routes.

Vacancies are nationwide, with a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and average annual compensation up to $72,400 with full federal benefits. This position emphasizes customer assistance, mail handling, clerical tasks, and service support such as mail forwarding and

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 Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on weekends and holidays, often using a personal vehicle. The role involves outdoor work and reliable delivery service on suburban and rural routes.

Vacancies are nationwide, with a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and average annual compensation up to $72,400 with full federal benefits. This position emphasizes customer assistance, mail handling, clerical tasks, and service support such as mail forwarding and