Weekend Outdoor Parcel Carrier — Flexible Rural Routes

Postal hiring center

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 72,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Retirement plan
Life insurance

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to perform weekend and holiday deliveries across suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work and reliable delivery service, with responsibilities including customer assistance and mail handling.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with potential annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits; vacancies nationwide, with duties such as sorting, labeling,

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, parcel holds, and change-of-address requests

Job description

The United States Postal Service is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers to perform weekend and holiday deliveries across suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work and reliable delivery service, with responsibilities including customer assistance and mail handling.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with potential annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits; vacancies nationwide, with duties such as sorting, labeling,

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