USPS Careers - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay

Postal jobs center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; 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 rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role focuses on weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel service, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activity and reliable delivery.

Applicants will pass an assessment and complete a multi-step hiring process. The position offers paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Requires weekend and holiday availability.
• Requires use of personal vehicle for deliveries.
• Ability to handle mail and parcels securely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages along rural routes, often using a personal vehicle.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers.
• Perform administrative tasks to support daily USPS operations.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

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.

62 per hour

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

: Customer Assistance

Mail Handling

Address mail-related questions and service issues from customersMail 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

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