Weekend Rural Mail Carrier - Outdoor Delivery & Benefits

Postal service; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers for weekend and holiday work, delivering and collecting packages along designated rural routes using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work and reliable delivery service, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 and full federal benefits. Perks include PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Weekend and holiday availability
• Ability to deliver and collect on rural routes
• Friendly customer service
• Attention to detail in mail handling

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

Attention to detail

Job description

USPS is hiring Assistant Rural Carriers for weekend and holiday work, delivering and collecting packages along designated rural routes using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes outdoor work and reliable delivery service, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery.

Starting pay is $23.47–$38.62 per hour, with an average annual compensation up to $72,400 and full federal benefits. Perks include PTO, health coverage, retirement plans, and life insurance.