Weekend Rural Mail Carrier – Outdoor Delivery & Benefits

Postal service; Alta (IA); 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

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle.

The position primarily involves working on weekends and holidays, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. This is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors and providing reliable delivery service.

Qualifications

• Customer inquiries and service issues handling.
• Mail sorting, labeling, and distribution accuracy.
• Administrative support tasks for daily USPS operations.
• Assistance with mail forwarding, holds, and change-of-address 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

Mail handling

Clerical skills

Outdoor work

Weekend/holiday availability

Vehicle operation

Tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle.

The position primarily involves working on weekends and holidays, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. This is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors and providing reliable delivery service.