Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 67,181,000 - 110,663,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. Roles often involve weekends and holidays, with opportunities for additional parcel delivery days, and work outdoors using a personal vehicle.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. The position emphasizes reliable service, customer assistance, and efficient mail handling.

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

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. Roles often involve weekends and holidays, with opportunities for additional parcel delivery days, and work outdoors using a personal vehicle.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. The position emphasizes reliable service, customer assistance, and efficient mail handling.