USPS Mail Delivery - Rural Carrier Associate

USPS Mail Delivery•Rural Carrier Associate United States Postal Service•

Mount Vernon, WA Posted:

5/17/2026•

Expires:

5/20/2026

Job ID:

293418948 Job Description Rural Carrier Associates are non-career employees who provide customers along a rural route a variety of services including delivering and collecting mail and selling stamps, supplies and money orders. 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. Work is available usually on Saturdays, then on an as needed basis to cover the absence of the carrier.

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. Job Summary Veteran Preference Company Details Company United States Postal Service Industry Postal Service Job Information Location Mount Vernon, WA Website https://usps.com Job Type Part Time Employee Experience Less than 1 Year Career Level Entry level Education Level High School or equivalent Job Position 4 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $21.89•$21.89 /hour Position will eventually convert to Full Time with Benefits Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Job Shift Weekdays Public Transportation No Category On the Job Training Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No