Rural Mail Carrier — Weekend Routes with Full Benefits

Postal hiring center; Collins (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Postal Service is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering an outdoors-friendly, reliable service opportunity.

The position features a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation up to $72,400, including federal benefits.

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

United States Postal Service is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering an outdoors-friendly, reliable service opportunity.

The position features a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation up to $72,400, including federal benefits.