Weekend Rural Mail Carrier — Outdoor Delivery & Customer Support

Postal jobs center; Lawndale (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, offering outdoor work and reliable customer service.

Responsibilities include mail handling, clerical support, and assisting with services like mail forwarding and change-of-address requests.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes.
• Work on weekends and holidays, with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service.
• Provide reliable delivery service and outdoor support.
• Assist customers with mail-related inquiries and service requests.

Skills

Customer service

Route delivery

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

USPS is seeking Assistant Rural Carriers to deliver and collect packages on rural routes, often using a personal vehicle. The role emphasizes weekend and holiday work with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, offering outdoor work and reliable customer service.

Responsibilities include mail handling, clerical support, and assisting with services like mail forwarding and change-of-address requests.