Rural Mail Carrier Assistant - Weekend Routes & Outdoors

Confidential; Fontanelle (IA); 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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service and outdoor activity. The starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, and average annual compensation is up to $72,400, including full federal benefits.

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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service and outdoor activity. The starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, and average annual compensation is up to $72,400, including full federal benefits.