Weekend Rural Carrier: Parcels, Service & Benefits

USPS; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 67,279,000 - 110,663,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Postal Service (USPS) is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. The role involves delivering and collecting packages along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work as common requirements.

It offers outdoor work and reliable delivery service to customers. Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Customer service aptitude for assisting customers with mail-related questions
• Experience with mail handling, sorting and distribution processes
• Willingness to work on weekends and holidays; outdoor work environment

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

Mail handling

Clerical tasks

Attention to detail

Job description

US Postal Service (USPS) is hiring for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. The role involves delivering and collecting packages along suburban and rural routes, often using a personal vehicle, with weekend and holiday work as common requirements.

It offers outdoor work and reliable delivery service to customers. Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 including full federal benefits.