Rural Mail Carrier Assistant – Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal jobs center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using personal vehicles. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with up to seven days of parcel delivery, ideal for outdoor-loving individuals committed to reliable service.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Vacancies are nationwide and the position involves mail handling, customer support, and

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and ability to address mail-related questions.
• Attention to detail in sorting, labeling and distributing mail.
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Customer Assistance: Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers.
• Mail Handling: Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately.
• 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 Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using personal vehicles. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with up to seven days of parcel delivery, ideal for outdoor-loving individuals committed to reliable service.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Vacancies are nationwide and the position involves mail handling, customer support, and