Rural Mail Carrier — Weekend Routes + Full Benefits

Postal hiring center; Union Mills (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activity and reliable service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday work expected.
• Comfort with outdoor work.
• Ability to deliver and collect mail on routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes.
• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.
• Sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform clerical tasks to support daily operations.

Job description

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activity and reliable service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.