Rural Mail Carrier Assistant: Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role involves weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, and average annual compensation can reach up to $72,400, including full federal benefits. This position emphasizes outdoor duties, reliability, and customer service excellence.

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

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role involves weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, and average annual compensation can reach up to $72,400, including full federal benefits. This position emphasizes outdoor duties, reliability, and customer service excellence.