Rural Mail Carrier: Weekend & Holiday Routes

Postal hiring center; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position involves weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and providing reliable delivery service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Benefits include Paid Time Off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is beneficial.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in mail handling.

Responsibilities

• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position involves weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and providing reliable delivery service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Benefits include Paid Time Off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.