Rural Mail Carrier: Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal hiring center; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers. This role involves delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work with up to seven delivery days, ideal for outdoor-oriented service-minded individuals. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an 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 hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers. This role involves delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work with up to seven delivery days, ideal for outdoor-oriented service-minded individuals. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.