Rural Mail Carrier: Weekend Routes & Outdoor Deliveries

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Sunset (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers 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 up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability
• Able to use personal vehicle for deliveries
• Attention to detail in mail handling and sorting

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 work

Job description

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers 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 up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Perks include paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance.