Weekend Rural Mail Carrier — Outdoor Delivery + Benefits

Postal Jobs Placement Service; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering an outdoor, customer-facing environment.

The position combines mail handling, direct customer service, and clerical support to ensure reliable delivery and efficient USPS operations across nationwide routes.

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 Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on designated rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven delivery days, offering an outdoor, customer-facing environment.

The position combines mail handling, direct customer service, and clerical support to ensure reliable delivery and efficient USPS operations across nationwide routes.