Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Weekend Routes & Outdoors

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Hudson (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; 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 weekends and holidays across designated suburban and rural routes. Positions involve working outdoors and often using a personal vehicle, with nationwide vacancies and the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

The role offers a starting pay rate of $23.47 to $38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation of 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 seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on weekends and holidays across designated suburban and rural routes. Positions involve working outdoors and often using a personal vehicle, with nationwide vacancies and the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

The role offers a starting pay rate of $23.47 to $38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation of up to $72,400, including full federal benefits.