USPS Postal Workers - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Competitive Pay

Postal jobs center; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 1,347,000 - 1,776,000; Part 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 to deliver and collect parcels along designated rural routes across the United States. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with opportunities for additional parcel delivery duties and outdoor activity.

Ideal candidates enjoy being outdoors, are reliable, and provide friendly, consistent service to customers while handling mail, packages, and related clerical tasks to support daily postal operations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or public-facing roles.
• Ability to sort and mail items accurately.
• Basic clerical skills and attention to detail.

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 tasks

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