Weekend Rural Carrier: Outdoor Delivery & Customer Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

The United States Postal Service is hiring 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 outdoors and providing reliable delivery service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 (including full federal benefits). Opportunities include paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance options.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability for delivery shifts.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle for routes.
• Customer service and basic clerical tasks.

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

The United States Postal Service is hiring 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 outdoors and providing reliable delivery service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour, with average annual compensation up to $72,400 (including full federal benefits). Opportunities include paid time off, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance options.