Rural Mail Carrier: Weekend Routes & Outdoor Delivery

USPS; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoor duties, and reliable delivery service.

This position offers federal benefits and growth opportunities within the USPS operations. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to assist customers and resolve inquiries.
• Mail handling skills including sorting, labeling, and distributing mail.
• Clerical tasks to support USPS daily operations.
• Service support duties such as mail forwarding, parcel holds, and address changes.

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

Service support

Job description

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoor duties, and reliable delivery service.

This position offers federal benefits and growth opportunities within the USPS operations. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400.