Weekend & Holiday Rural Mail Carrier

Postal service; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is accepting applications for an Assistant Rural Carrier. In this role you deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days, and outdoor service. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.

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

Job description

USPS is accepting applications for an Assistant Rural Carrier. In this role you deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle.

The position emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days, and outdoor service. Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits.