Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Benefits

Confidential; Redfield (IA); 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 Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. The role often uses your personal vehicle and requires weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Availability to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to lift and handle packages
• Dependable physical stamina

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

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. The role often uses your personal vehicle and requires weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans and life insurance options.