Rural Mail Carrier – Weekend Delivery Specialist

Postal jobs center; Lincoln (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 Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role is weekend and holiday heavy, outdoors, and emphasizes dependable, friendly customer service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan and multiple 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 seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role is weekend and holiday heavy, outdoors, and emphasizes dependable, friendly customer service.

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