Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes, Benefits

Postal hiring center; Shelburne (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. The role involves delivering and collecting packages on designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The position focuses on weekends and holidays, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

It’s ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable delivery service. Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.

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 for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. The role involves delivering and collecting packages on designated rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The position focuses on weekends and holidays, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

It’s ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable delivery service. Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.