Weekend Rural Carrier — Outdoor Mail & Package Delivery

Postal jobs center; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, and a strong preference for outdoors readiness and dependable customer service.

Starting pay and benefits reflect federal standards, with comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, paid time off, and life insurance available.

Qualifications

• Deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes.
• Role often requires weekend/holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.
• Outdoor delivery role with emphasis on reliable service.

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

USPS is seeking Assistants Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, and a strong preference for outdoors readiness and dependable customer service.

Starting pay and benefits reflect federal standards, with comprehensive health coverage, retirement options, paid time off, and life insurance available.