Rural Mail Carrier — Outdoor Routes, Great Benefits & PTO

Postal hiring center; Ashton (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using their own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days.

This is a strong outdoor, service-oriented position appealing to those who value reliability and public service. Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation 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 designated suburban and rural routes, often using their own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days.

This is a strong outdoor, service-oriented position appealing to those who value reliability and public service. Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400, including full federal benefits.