Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Outdoor Work

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work, weekend/holiday shifts, and strong customer service, with a pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay range reflects weekend availability and rural route coverage; benefits include federal coverage and retirement 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 Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work, weekend/holiday shifts, and strong customer service, with a pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay range reflects weekend availability and rural route coverage; benefits include federal coverage and retirement options.