Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal jobs center; Crystal Lake (IL); 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 seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday schedules and outdoor work.

Primary duties include assisting customers, handling mail, and providing clerical support for daily USPS operations. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour with an annual compensation potential up to $72,400, including full federal benefits.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately
• 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

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday schedules and outdoor work.

Primary duties include assisting customers, handling mail, and providing clerical support for daily USPS operations. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour with an annual compensation potential up to $72,400, including full federal benefits.