Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Outdoor Delivery

Postal jobs center; Buckner (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. This role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with up to seven days of parcel delivery.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. The position offers comprehensive health coverage, PTO, retirement options, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations.
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests.

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

Job description

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. This role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with up to seven days of parcel delivery.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. The position offers comprehensive health coverage, PTO, retirement options, and life insurance.