Rural Mail Carrier — Weekend Deliveries & Benefits

Postal hiring center; Traer (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part 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 nationwide to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes. The role often requires weekend and holiday work, and may involve driving a personal vehicle on routes.

This position suits individuals who enjoy outdoor work and providing reliable, friendly service to customers while maintaining accurate mail handling and clerical support for daily USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required for handling inquiries.
• Strong attention to detail for sorting and labeling mail.
• Ability to manage time and routes independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with mail-related questions.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail and parcels.
• Perform clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.
• Help with services such as mail forwarding and address changes.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes. The role often requires weekend and holiday work, and may involve driving a personal vehicle on routes.

This position suits individuals who enjoy outdoor work and providing reliable, friendly service to customers while maintaining accurate mail handling and clerical support for daily USPS operations.