Rural Carrier Associate

About this position

Key responsibilities

• Sort and prepare mail and packages before beginning the assigned route.
• Deliver and collect mail and packages along a rural route.
• Provide approved postal products or services to customers when assigned.
• Operate a postal vehicle or an approved personal vehicle when required.
• Maintain accurate control of mail, accountable items and route-related materials.
• Follow delivery, vehicle and workplace-safety procedures.

Required qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• No prior work experience is required; new employees receive comprehensive on-the-job training.
• A valid state driver's license, a safe driving record and successful completion of any required pre-employment assessment are required.
• A personal vehicle may be required for this route, depending on the vacancy. Employees who use a personal vehicle are reimbursed for mileage in accordance with current postal guidelines.
• Ability to lift and carry mail and packages weighing up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to stand, walk and reach for extended periods, including outdoor work in varying weather conditions; and willingness to follow all vehicle and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

• Independent route management
• Safe and responsible driving
• Organization and delivery accuracy
• Customer-service communication
• Dependability and time management
• Careful handling of mail and accountable items
• Any additional skills required for this specific vacancy will be identified by the hiring facility.

Work environment and physical requirements

Work generally includes sorting mail indoors and delivering outdoors by vehicle along rural routes. Conditions may include changing weather, frequent vehicle entry and exit and handling mail and packages throughout the route.

• Specific work days, hours and shift assignments will be provided by the hiring facility. Schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays based on operational needs.
• A personal vehicle may be required for this route, depending on the vacancy. Employees who use a personal vehicle are reimbursed for mileage in accordance with current postal guidelines.
• Any additional site-specific conditions, equipment or facility details will be provided by the hiring facility at the time of the job offer.
• Ability to lift and carry mail and packages weighing up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to stand, walk and reach for extended periods, including outdoor work in varying weather conditions; and willingness to follow all vehicle and workplace safety procedures.

Compensation and benefits

USD 45531.00–47611.00 per year.

Salary information source: Same Table Four scale as ARC (hired on/after Aug 11, 2012) Confidence: High. Confirm pay and eligibility details on the application website.

This is a non-career position that may provide a path to a career rural-carrier appointment. Eligible Rural Carrier Associates may enroll in the USPS Health Benefits Plan with a Postal Service contribution toward the premium. Dental and vision coverage may also be available under the applicable eligibility rules.

After completing the required period of continuous service, employees may become eligible for additional Postal Service Health Benefits Program options, flexible spending accounts, and long-term-care insurance. Wounded Warrior Leave may be available to qualifying employees. Eligibility, employee contributions and effective dates are governed by the applicable benefit plans and appointment terms.

Location and commute

160 Alamo Plz, Alamo, CA 94507.

Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.

How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: NC20260719-02785.