Rural Carrier Associate; Rca

RURAL CARRIER ASSOCIATE (RCA)

United States Postal Service

This position delivers, collects, and processes mail along a rural route using a vehicle. Compensated at $20.38 per hour, paid bi-weekly.

• Sort mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
• Receive and sign for accountable mail.
• Load mail into vehicle.
• Deliver mail to customers along a prescribed route and on a regular schedule by vehicle.
• Collect monies and receipts for accountable mail; pick up mail from customers’ roadside boxes.
• Sell stamps, stamped paper, and money orders; accept C.O.D., registered, certified, and insured mail and parcel post; furnish routine information concerning postal matters and provide requested forms to customers.
• Return mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submit monies and receipts to post office.
• Prepare mail for forwarding and maintain records of change of address information.
• Prepare a daily trip report and maintain a list of the customers on the route.
• Conduct special surveys when required.
• Maintain an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route.
• Provide for mail security at all times.

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Safe driving record.
• At least two years of unsupervised driving experience of passenger cars or larger, within the U.S. or its possessions/territories or U.S. military installations worldwide.
• Personal vehicle suitable for use may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physically demanding work in all types of weather.
• Availability to work on an as‑needed basis, including Saturdays.
• Medical suitability, general eligibility, and background check requirements must be met.

$20.38 per hour, paid bi-weekly.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Government Administration