USPS Postal Workers - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Full Time Available

Postal jobs center; Desert Hot Springs (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes. This role frequently uses your personal vehicle and emphasizes weekend and holiday work, offering outdoor duties and reliable service to customers.

As part of the team, you will assist customers with mail-related questions, sort and distribute mail, and support daily operations with clerical tasks and service requests such as holds and address changes.

Qualifications

• Role involves delivering and collecting mail on designated rural routes.
• Ability to work on weekends and holidays.
• Comfort with outdoor work and using a personal vehicle for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Customer assistance: address mail-related questions and service issues.
• Mail handling: sort, label, and distribute mail accurately.
• Clerical support: perform administrative tasks to aid daily USPS operations.
• Service support: assist with mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address requests.

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 such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests