Rural Mail Carrier — Outdoor Delivery on Weekends & Holidays

Confidential; Shawneetown (IL); 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 parcels along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, providing reliable service outdoors.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, handling mail, performing clerical tasks, and supporting services such as mail forwarding and change-of-address requests.

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 parcels along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, providing reliable service outdoors.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, handling mail, performing clerical tasks, and supporting services such as mail forwarding and change-of-address requests.