Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal service; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using personal vehicles. The role emphasizes weekend/holiday work with up to seven days of parcel delivery, outdoors, and reliable service for customers.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Comprehensive health, retirement, and life insurance options are provided to help secure your future.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with customers and colleagues.
• Attention to detail in sorting and labeling mail.
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

Outdoor work

Job description

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using personal vehicles. The role emphasizes weekend/holiday work with up to seven days of parcel delivery, outdoors, and reliable service for customers.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Comprehensive health, retirement, and life insurance options are provided to help secure your future.