Rural Mail Carrier Assistant – Weekend/Holiday Routes

Postal hiring center; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Rural Carrier role, nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along designated rural routes, often using your personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work required and up to seven days of parcel delivery service possible.

This outdoor-friendly position offers starting pay per hour and a comprehensive federal benefits package, with annual compensation up to the published cap.

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 qualified candidates for the Assistant Rural Carrier role, nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along designated rural routes, often using your personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work required and up to seven days of parcel delivery service possible.

This outdoor-friendly position offers starting pay per hour and a comprehensive federal benefits package, with annual compensation up to the published cap.