Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Nachusa Township (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role centers on weekends and holidays with potential for up to seven delivery days, outdoors and in varied weather. It’s a hands-on position offering reliable service and federal benefits.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Nationwide openings.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry mail and packages
• Strong customer service skills
• Valid driver's license preferred

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 Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role centers on weekends and holidays with potential for up to seven delivery days, outdoors and in varied weather. It’s a hands-on position offering reliable service and federal benefits.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Nationwide openings.