Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal service; Flora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; 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 on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role focuses on weekends/holidays with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. Outdoors and reliable delivery are emphasized.

The program supports entry with tools, resources, and practice assessments to help applicants succeed in USPS hiring, including an exclusive guide and interview tips.

Qualifications

• No prior USPS experience required; program supports newcomers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes.
• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Provide clerical support to aid daily USPS operations.

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role focuses on weekends/holidays with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. Outdoors and reliable delivery are emphasized.

The program supports entry with tools, resources, and practice assessments to help applicants succeed in USPS hiring, including an exclusive guide and interview tips.