Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal hiring center; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The job is weekend/holiday heavy and outdoors-friendly, with potential for up to seven delivery days. It offers opportunities to support postal services and customer needs.

Starting pay ranges per hour, with benefits included. Roles are nationwide, reflecting the USPS commitment to reliable delivery and public service across communities.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to assist with mail-related questions.
• Ability to handle mail sorting and distribution accurately.
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks and support daily operations.

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 tasks

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The job is weekend/holiday heavy and outdoors-friendly, with potential for up to seven delivery days. It offers opportunities to support postal services and customer needs.

Starting pay ranges per hour, with benefits included. Roles are nationwide, reflecting the USPS commitment to reliable delivery and public service across communities.