Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Outdoor Deliveries

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Apple River (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

United States Postal Service is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect parcels on rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering outdoor work and reliable service.

This position supports customers and operations across designated routes, with duties spanning mail handling, clerical tasks, and mail services like forwarding and change-of-address requests.

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

United States Postal Service is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect parcels on rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering outdoor work and reliable service.

This position supports customers and operations across designated routes, with duties spanning mail handling, clerical tasks, and mail services like forwarding and change-of-address requests.