Weekend Rural Carrier Assistant — Outdoor Delivery & Service

Postal hiring center; Ohlman (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Pension and retirement options

Life insurance plans

Job summary

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect parcels on designated suburban and rural routes. The role involves weekend and holiday work, often using a personal vehicle, and offers outdoor duties with a chance to provide reliable service to customers.

Key responsibilities include assisting customers, sorting and distributing mail, and completing clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Customer service ability to assist customers with mail-related questions.
• Attention to detail for sorting and labeling mail.
• Physical stamina for outdoor delivery work and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations.
• Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect parcels on designated suburban and rural routes. The role involves weekend and holiday work, often using a personal vehicle, and offers outdoor duties with a chance to provide reliable service to customers.

Key responsibilities include assisting customers, sorting and distributing mail, and completing clerical tasks to support daily USPS operations.