Weekend Rural Carrier Assistant – Outdoor Delivery

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering outdoor work and reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance are provided.

Qualifications

• Weekend/holiday availability required.
• Must deliver and collect packages along designated routes.
• Able to operate a personal vehicle for deliveries.

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

Route delivery

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering outdoor work and reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance are provided.