Weekend Rural Carrier Assistant — Outdoor Delivery & Benefits

Postal hiring center; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

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

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Enjoy PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance as part of the benefits package.

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

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

Starting pay rate is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits. Enjoy PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance as part of the benefits package.