Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Outdoor Delivery

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Tafton (PA); 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 an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for additional days, outdoors, and reliable delivery service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with annual compensation up to $72,400 and federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, 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 seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for additional days, outdoors, and reliable delivery service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with annual compensation up to $72,400 and federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, and life insurance options.