Rural Mail Carrier Assistant: Weekend Outdoor Deliveries

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; 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 designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

It is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and dependable service. Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Customer-oriented service delivery.
• Reliability and punctuality in daily routes.
• Ability to manage time and meet parcel delivery schedules.

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

Reliability

Time management

Outdoor work

Job description

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

It is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and dependable service. Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.