Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Benefits

USPS; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS in the United States is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers. In this role you will deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, and offers outdoor work and a chance to provide reliable service.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.

Responsibilities

• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests

Job description

USPS in the United States is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers. In this role you will deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, and offers outdoor work and a chance to provide reliable service.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.