USPS Careers - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal service; Circle Hot Springs (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick le​

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical

Retirement Plan: Pension and retirem​

Life Insurance Options: Multiple plans

Job summary

United States Postal Service is recruiting Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.

This role suits outdoors enthusiasts who value reliable delivery service and customer support. Employment includes federal benefits and opportunities to grow within the USPS network.

Qualifications

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute mail accurately and efficiently
• Clerical support: perform administrative tasks to aid daily USPS operations

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 work

Problem solving

Job description

Role Overview

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position primarily involves working on weekends and holidays, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. It is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors and providing reliable delivery service.

Position Details

Vacancies: Nationwide

Starting Pay Rate: .47 – .62 per hour

Average Annual Compensation: Up to ,400 (includes full federal benefits)

Perks and Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick leave, and federal holidays


• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans


• Retirement Plan: Secure your future with USPS’s pension and retirement options


• Life Insurance Options: Multiple plans to provide peace of mind for you and your family

Key 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

Disclaimer

This is not a job offer from the United States Postal Service (USPS).

USPS does not charge to apply.

This role requires applicants to pass an assessment and successfully complete the multi-step hiring process.