Rural Mail Carrier — Weekend Outdoor Delivery Pro

Confidential; New Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers on weekends and holidays to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work and reliable delivery service across a nationwide footprint.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits; opportunities include federal benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Customer assistance and problem solving for customers.
• Accurate sorting, labeling and distribution of mail.
• Basic clerical support to aid daily operations.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

Job description

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers on weekends and holidays to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work and reliable delivery service across a nationwide footprint.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits; opportunities include federal benefits and retirement options.