ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC)
United States Postal ServiceJob Overview Apply at usps.com -careers- ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC) Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment after applying If you need assistance with the application, please contact Flor 507-583-7527 Title: ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC) Scheduled Days: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays observed by the USPS on an as needed basis. During the onboarding period, ARCs must be available for required training on weekdays. Hours: VARIES DRIVING REQUIRED: Applicants should have a valid state driver’s license, a safe driving record and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide. *A personal vehicle suitable for use may be required for this position* Must be able to communicate in and understand the English language with or without a reasonable disability accommodation under the Rehabilitation Act. Postal Service employment is conditional upon your meeting medical suitability, general eligibility and suitability, and background check requirements. Therefore, if you receive a job offer, note that it will be conditional upon you meeting these requirements, even if you are allowed to begin working first. SALARY RANGE: $21.89 per hour paid bi-weekly FINANCE NUMBER: 260970 BENEFIT INFORMATION: May receive Wounded Warrior leave provided eligibility criteria are met. No other benefits are available for this position. Duties 1. Loads packages in delivery sequence in vehicle. 2. Delivers packages to customers along a prescribed route. 3. Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route. 4. Receives and signs for accountable mail. 5. Loads mail and packages in vehicle. 6. Delivers mail and packages to customers along a prescribed route or as an auxiliary assistant by a vehicle; collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers' roadside boxes. 7. Furnishes routine information concerning postal matters to customer. 8. Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office. 9. Prepares appropriate time records. 10. Provides for mail security at all times. 11. May be required to provide a vehicle for delivery if an employer provided vehicle is not assigned. ARCs are non-career employees who provide customers along a rural route services which includes delivering and collecting mail. Desirable candidates may be required to have a vehicle suitable for use and live within easy commuting distance of the facility location. If required to provide own vehicle, ARCs will receive an Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA). Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Carriers may be required to load and unload trays and containers of mail and parcels weighing as much as 70 pounds. SUPERVISION Manager, Customer Services; Supervisor, Customer Services; or Postmaster BARGAINING UNIT RURAL CARRIER The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements: Experience Previous experience in delivery driving or courier services preferred, especially with route driving responsibilities Hands-on warehouse experience involving load & unload activities using pallet jacks or forklifts Customer service background demonstrating strong communication skills and professionalism Familiarity with heavy lifting, moving items safely, and operating manual transmission vehicles is advantageous Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; commercial driving or <PERSON> driver experience is a plus Ability to perform physical tasks including heavy lifting and prolonged outdoor activity in various weather conditions Join us as an Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering ex…