Assistant Rural Carrier; Arc

Job Summary

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• Scheduled days:
  Saturday, Sunday, and USPS-observed holidays as needed.
• During the onboarding period, ARCs must be available for required training on weekdays.
• Hours:
  
  Varied, paid bi‑weekly.

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Safe driving record.
• At least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger in the U.S., its possessions or territories, or U.S. military installations worldwide.
• Personal vehicle suitable for use may be required.

Salary range: $20.38 per hour.

Using dynamic route descriptions, delivers packages on Sundays and observed holidays. May also deliver, collect mail and packages on Saturday along a prescribed rural route using a vehicle.

• Loads packages in delivery sequence into 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 into vehicle.
• Delivers mail and packages to customers along a prescribed route or as an auxiliary assistant; 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.
• Maintains mail security at all times.
• May need to provide own vehicle if an employer‑provided vehicle is not assigned. ARCs are non‑career employees who deliver and collect mail on a rural route.
• Desirable candidates should have a suitable vehicle and live within easy commuting distance of the facility. If required to provide own vehicle, ARCs receive an Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Carriers may be required to load and unload trays and containers of mail and parcels weighing up to 70 pounds.

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