Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; North Merrick (NY); 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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. The role often involves weekend and holiday work, using a personal vehicle, and supporting outdoor delivery operations.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour with annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. This on-site position offers paid time off, health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to perform outdoors delivery tasks in suburban/rural areas.

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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. The role often involves weekend and holiday work, using a personal vehicle, and supporting outdoor delivery operations.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour with annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. This on-site position offers paid time off, health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.