Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Benefits

USPS; Pocahontas (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles delivering and collecting packages along designated suburban and rural routes. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, often requiring use of your own vehicle to complete deliveries outdoors and provide reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Vacancies are nationwide and opportunities include paid time off, comprehensive health

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or mail-related roles.
• Ability to operate on weekends and holidays.
• Comfort delivering on suburban and rural routes using a personal vehicle.

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

Mail handling

Clerical work

Customer support

Job description

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles delivering and collecting packages along designated suburban and rural routes. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, often requiring use of your own vehicle to complete deliveries outdoors and provide reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Vacancies are nationwide and opportunities include paid time off, comprehensive health