Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal service; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work with up to seven delivery days.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. USPS offers paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, life insurance, and other benefits.

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

Job description

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work with up to seven delivery days.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. USPS offers paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, life insurance, and other benefits.