Rural Mail Carrier Assistant – Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles operating on weekends and holidays. You will deliver and collect packages along designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle, with potential for up to seven days of service. Outdoor work and reliable delivery are emphasized.

Starting pay ranges per hour, with a maximum annual compensation figure highlighted as up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Roles are nationwide and integrate with USPS operations and customer service duties.

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 seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles operating on weekends and holidays. You will deliver and collect packages along designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle, with potential for up to seven days of service. Outdoor work and reliable delivery are emphasized.

Starting pay ranges per hour, with a maximum annual compensation figure highlighted as up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Roles are nationwide and integrate with USPS operations and customer service duties.