Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes + Benefits

USPS; Bowdle Township (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers who will primarily work on weekends and holidays, delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 and full federal benefits. The role includes PTO, health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.

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

Clerical tasks

Service support

Job description

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers who will primarily work on weekends and holidays, delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 and full federal benefits. The role includes PTO, health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.