Rural Mail Carrier Assistant – Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal hiring center; Keokuk (IA); 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 seeks an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend/holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering outdoor activity and reliable service to customers across nationwide routes.

Starting pay ranges hourly and includes federal benefits. The position includes benefits like PTO, health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.

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 seeks an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend/holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering outdoor activity and reliable service to customers across nationwide routes.

Starting pay ranges hourly and includes federal benefits. The position includes benefits like PTO, health coverage, retirement options, and life insurance.