Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Monroe Center (IL); On-site; USD 59,843,000 - 99,738,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

United States Postal Service is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect parcels along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven parcel delivery days, outdoors and reliable service.

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

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 seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect parcels along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven parcel delivery days, outdoors and reliable service.

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