Job Description

Overview

Join to apply for the ASSISTANT RURAL CARRIER (ARC) role at United States Postal Service .

Scheduled Days: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays observed by the USPS on an as needed basis. During onboarding, ARCs must be available for required training on weekdays. Hours: Varied. Driving is required; applicants should have a valid state drivers 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. Postal Service employment is conditional upon meeting medical suitability, general eligibility, suitability, and background check requirements. Salary Range: $20.38 per hour paid bi-weekly.

Functional Purpose: Using dynamic route descriptions, delivers packages on Sundays and observed holidays. May case, deliver, and collect mail and packages on Saturdays along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads packages in delivery sequence in vehicle.
• Delivers packages to customers along a prescribed route.
• Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
• Receives and signs for accountable mail.
• Loads mail and packages in vehicle.
• 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.
• Furnishes routine information concerning postal matters to customers.
• Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to the post office.
• Prepares appropriate time records.
• Provides for mail security at all times.
• 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 up to 70 pounds.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid state drivers license with a safe driving record.
• At least two years of unsupervised driving experience with 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; if provided by the employer, an Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) may be issued.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and training on required weekdays during onboarding.
• Unable to disclose full job posting or apply via third-party sites; visit the official USPS posting for complete details.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Entry level

Location

Manchester Center, VT

Note

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