Weekend Rural Carrier: Outdoor Delivery & Service Expert

Postal hiring center; Melvin (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect parcels on designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoor duties, and customer service across neighborhoods.

Starting pay ranges hourly from $23.47 to $38.62, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Vacancies are nationwide; performance will involve sorting, mail handling, and supporting service requests.

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

Driving

Route delivery

Time management

Job description

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect parcels on designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoor duties, and customer service across neighborhoods.

Starting pay ranges hourly from $23.47 to $38.62, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including federal benefits. Vacancies are nationwide; performance will involve sorting, mail handling, and supporting service requests.