Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Pierson (IA); Remote; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work and outdoor conditions, with opportunities for stable, year-round employment.

The position includes a starting hourly rate with competitive benefits, and responsibilities such as customer assistance, mail handling, and clerical duties to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interact professionally with the public and handle mail-related inquiries.
• Demonstrates careful handling and accuracy in sorting and delivering mail.
• Dependable with a consistent attendance record and safe driving habits.

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

Reliability

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work and outdoor conditions, with opportunities for stable, year-round employment.

The position includes a starting hourly rate with competitive benefits, and responsibilities such as customer assistance, mail handling, and clerical duties to support daily operations.