Rural Parcel Carrier — Weekend & Holiday Routes

Postal hiring center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and dependable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Perks include PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance.

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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide to deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and dependable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Perks include PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance.