Weekend & Holiday Rural Mail Carrier Assistant

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days.

It offers outdoor, active duties and a strong sense of public service. The position provides federal benefits and opportunities to grow within the postal system, including mail handling, customer service, and administrative support tasks essential to

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Comfort working outdoors.
• Reliable customer service skills.
• Delivery/parcel handling experience is a plus.

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 hiring Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven delivery days.

It offers outdoor, active duties and a strong sense of public service. The position provides federal benefits and opportunities to grow within the postal system, including mail handling, customer service, and administrative support tasks essential to