Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Kimberly (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days per week, outdoors, and reliable service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to walk and carry mail on routes.

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

United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days per week, outdoors, and reliable service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.