Weekend Rural Mail Carrier Assistant — Outdoor Delivery

Postal hiring center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Health coverage

Retirement options

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carrier roles nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle, with emphasis on weekend and holiday work outdoors and delivering reliable service.

The position offers a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation up to $72,400, including full federal benefits. This role supports customer service, mail handling, and clerical tasks across USPS operations.

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

Job description

USPS is hiring for Assistant Rural Carrier roles nationwide. You will deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle, with emphasis on weekend and holiday work outdoors and delivering reliable service.

The position offers a starting pay rate of $23.47–$38.62 per hour and an average annual compensation up to $72,400, including full federal benefits. This role supports customer service, mail handling, and clerical tasks across USPS operations.