RCA (Rural Carrier Assistant)

Apply at: usps.com/careers

Functional Purpose: Cases, delivers, and collects mail along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle; provides customers on the route with a variety of services.

• Customer service, the face of USPS in the community

• Do not wear a uniform / Mostly driving / Work independently

• Some offices require you to provide your own vehicle (equipment allowance in addition to hourly rate)

• Delivering mail and packages in all elements

• Ability to pick up work at other USPS locations within 50 miles

• Flexible workforce and used on an as needed basis (fluctuating schedule)

• USPS Employee Health Benefits available 1st day of employment

• USPS Federal Health Benefits (FEHB) available after a year, if requirements are met

• Raises are based on route evaluations and cost of living raises based on the contract

• When a vacancy becomes available in your office you can bid to become a career carrier, awarded based on seniority (permanent position with FULL benefit package)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Days:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person