Rural Mail Carrier - Outdoor Route with Great Benefits

Postal hiring center; West Bend (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 seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages along designated 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.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role experience preferred.
• Ability to manage time and routes efficiently.
• Comfort and willingness to work outdoors on varied weather.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer assistance for mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately.
• Perform clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.
• Assist with services like mail forwarding, holds, and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Job description

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages along designated 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.

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.