Weekend & Rural Mail Carrier — Outdoor Delivery + Benefits

Postal jobs center; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Federal holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Pension and retirement options

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and reliable service. It offers steady, hands-on postal duties in a community setting.

Compensation is hourly, with benefits including paid time off, health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes
• Assist customers with mail-related questions and service issues
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations

Job description

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work, outdoors, and reliable service. It offers steady, hands-on postal duties in a community setting.

Compensation is hourly, with benefits including paid time off, health coverage, a retirement plan, and life insurance options.