Rural Mail Carrier: Weekend Routes, Outdoor Work & Benefits

Confidential; Cedar Rapids (IA); 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 seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday shifts with potential for up to seven delivery days, outdoors and serving the community.

Starting pay rate ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. This position offers paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance options.

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 to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday shifts with potential for up to seven delivery days, outdoors and serving the community.

Starting pay rate ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. This position offers paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance options.