Rural Mail Carrier Assistant: Weekend Route Delivery

USPS; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, and the average annual compensation can reach up to $72,400, including full federal benefits. The role involves outdoor duties and helping keep mail service reliable for communities.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, and the average annual compensation can reach up to $72,400, including full federal benefits. The role involves outdoor duties and helping keep mail service reliable for communities.