USPS Hiring - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal hiring center; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick lea

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical

Retirement Plan: Pension and retire

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, providing reliable outdoor delivery service and strong customer support.

Responsibilities include sorting and distributing mail, performing clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations, and assisting with mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests.

Qualifications

• Willing to work on weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working outdoors and delivering packages.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues from customers.
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• 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 support

Service coordination

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