Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal service; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 67,252,000 - 110,663,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick/le

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes. The role often uses your own vehicle and emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for seven delivery days. It’s ideal for outdoor work and dependable service in rural communities.

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

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 to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes. The role often uses your own vehicle and emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for seven delivery days. It’s ideal for outdoor work and dependable service in rural communities.

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