Rural Mail Carrier | Outdoor Delivery + Full Benefits

Postal hiring center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; 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 to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with up to seven days of parcel service.

The position involves outdoor duties, customer service, and mail handling on assigned routes, with a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation up to $72,400, plus federal benefits 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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with up to seven days of parcel service.

The position involves outdoor duties, customer service, and mail handling on assigned routes, with a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation up to $72,400, plus federal benefits and life insurance options.