Rural Mail Carrier — Weekend Routes & Benefits

Postal service; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for several delivery days, offering outdoor work and reliable service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits, and a benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Provide clerical support to daily USPS operations.
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.

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 nationwide to deliver and collect packages on suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for several delivery days, offering outdoor work and reliable service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits, and a benefits package including health, retirement, and life insurance options.