USPS Jobs - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Full Time Available

Postal hiring center; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

United States Postal Service in the United States is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes. The role often involves weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and using your own vehicle. You will provide reliable delivery service and assist with mail handling and customer service tasks.

Key duties include helping customers, sorting and labeling mail, and supporting daily USPS operations while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to safely operate a personal vehicle on rural routes.
• Reliable and punctual with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately.
• Perform clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.
• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Attention to detail

Tools

Personal vehicle

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). This post promotes a third-party resource that helps applicants prepare for USPS job applications. USPS does not charge to apply. This role requires applicants to pass an assessment and successfully complete the multi-step hiring process.