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Rural Carrier Associate

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United States Postal Service

Canton, MO (In Person)

$45,531 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 6 weeks ago (Updated 4 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

•A personal vehicle suitable for use delivering on the right side of the vehicle is required for this position• We are seeking a reliable and physically fit Rural Carrier Associate to join our team. As a Rural Carrier Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring the timely delivery of mail and packages to our rural customers. This is an excellent opportunity to work independently, utilizing your excellent communication skills to interact with customers and manage your daily route efficiently.
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. 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. You will be expected to work Saturdays, then on an as needed basis to cover the absence of the carrier.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $21.89 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

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