Rural Mail Carrier: Weekend Routes, PTO & Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; St. Elmo (IL); 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

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. The role involves delivering and collecting packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle, with emphasis on weekend and holiday work.

Compensation includes a starting hourly pay rate of $23.47–$38.62, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Benefits cover PTO, health plans, retirement options, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday work required
• Outdoor work encouraged and reliable delivery service
• Ability to handle mail-related inquiries and service issues

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions from customers
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute mail accurately
• Clerical support: provide administrative help to USPS daily operations
• Service support: assist with mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests

Job description

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. The role involves delivering and collecting packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle, with emphasis on weekend and holiday work.

Compensation includes a starting hourly pay rate of $23.47–$38.62, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Benefits cover PTO, health plans, retirement options, and life insurance.