Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes and Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Burlington (CT); 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

United States Postal Service is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role is nationwide and emphasizes outdoor work and reliable delivery service.

Weekend and holiday coverage is common, with potential for extended parcel delivery duties. Starting pay is hourly, with total annual compensation up to the stated range when federal benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays as part of the schedule.
• Able to work outdoors and in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license may be required for route involvement.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues.
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Clerical work: provide administrative support to USPS operations.
• Service support: assist with services like mail forwarding and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS navigation

Mail processing software

Job description

United States Postal Service is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role is nationwide and emphasizes outdoor work and reliable delivery service.

Weekend and holiday coverage is common, with potential for extended parcel delivery duties. Starting pay is hourly, with total annual compensation up to the stated range when federal benefits are included.