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Rural Carrier Associate

United States Postal Service
13 hours ago
Part-time
On-site
Shirley, AR, United States
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Job Overview To apply for positions with the United States Postal Service you must visit www.usps.com/careers. We do not charge any fees to apply. Join our dynamic team as a Rural Carrier Associate and become a vital part of delivering excellence to our communities! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently delivering packages, parcels, and mail to rural and suburban areas. Your enthusiasm and commitment will ensure timely deliveries, exceptional customer service, and smooth route operations. This position offers the opportunity to work outdoors, stay active, and make a positive impact every day. Responsibilities Cases, delivers, and collects mail along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle; provides customers on the route with a variety of services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route. 2. Receives and signs for accountable mail. 3. Loads mail in vehicle. 4. Delivers mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by a vehicle; collects monies and receipts for accountable mail; picks up mail from customers' roadside boxes. 5. Sells stamps, stamped paper and money orders; accepts C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcel post; furnishes routine information concerning postal matters and provides requested forms to customer. 6. Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office. 7. Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address information. 8. Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route. 9. Conducts special surveys when required. 10. Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route. 11. Provides for mail security at all times. Rural Carrier Associates are non-career employees who provide customers along a rural route a variety of services including delivering and collecting mail and selling stamps, supplies and money orders. Desirable candidates are required to have a vehicle suitable for use and live within easy commuting distance of the facility location. The job is physically demanding . 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. Work is available usually on Saturdays , then on an as needed basis to cover the absence of the carrier. Join us in delivering smiles! This role is perfect for motivated individuals who thrive on activity, enjoy working independently, and take pride in providing excellent service. We’re committed to supporting your growth with comprehensive training and opportunities to develop your skills in transportation, logistics, and customer engagement. Apply at www.usps.com/careers!! Pay: From $21.89 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you own a vehicle to deliver mail from? Can you sit in the middle of this vehicle and deliver from the right hand side? License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person

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