Rural Carrier
Cases, delivers, and collects mail
Sorts mail in delivery sequence for the assigned route.
Receives and signs for accountable mail.
Loads mail in vehicle.
- 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.
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.
- Returns mail collected, undeliverable mail, and submits monies and receipts to post office.
- Prepares mail for forwarding and maintains records of change of address information.
- Prepares a daily trip report and maintains a list of the customers on the route.
- Conducts special surveys when required.
- Maintains an inventory of stamps and stamped paper as needed to provide service to customers on the route.
- Provides for mail security at all times.
Physical Requirements
Applicants must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of this position, which require arduous exertion involving prolonged standing, walking, bending and reaching, and may involve handling heavy containers of mail weighing up to the allowable maximum mailing weight.
Salary Range
Starting salary $21.89/hour - $26.69/hour paid bi-weekly
Benefits
This is a career position which offers excellent benefits. Newly hired employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
Exam
Applicants must successfully complete the Virtual Entry Assessment MC (474).
Background Check
A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories.
Important Information
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference.
Disclaimer
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Postal Service Contact Information
Iban Correa | iban.l.correa@usps.gov | (716) 707-6050