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USPS Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)

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United States Postal Service

Vashon, WA (In Person)

$45,531 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 14 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/6/2026

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USPS Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 10005 SW 178th Street, Vashon, WA 98070 $21.89 an hour - Part-time, Full-time United States Postal Service 38,596 reviews $21.89 an hour - Part-time, Full-time The posting for this position will be available on our website www.usps.com/careers from 5/3 to 5/6. Please plan accordingly. We are seeking a reliable and trustworthy individual to join our team. Rural Carrier Associates (RCAs) are non-career employees who provide customers along a rural route services which includes delivering and collecting mail. This is a physically demanding role that requires the ability to drive safely at all times, while maintaining a steady work pace in order to meet delivery standards and expectations. You may be required to carry mail weighing up to 35 pounds in shoulder satchels or other equipment and to load or unload containers of mail weighing up to 70 pounds. Working conditions include working in all types of weather.
Position Information:
Title:
RURAL CARRIER ASSOCIATE
(RCA)
FLSA Designation:
Non-Exempt Hours:
VARIES DRIVING REQUIRED
Applicants should have a valid state driver's license, a safe driving record and at least two years of unsupervised experience driving passenger cars or larger in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. military installations worldwide.
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 amd 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. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with a well-established company that cultivates professional growth. If you are a reliable individual with excellent driving skills, we encourage you to apply for our Rural Carrier Associate position. All of our current openings can be found at www.usps.com/careers , please apply directly to the positions you are interested in on the company website. We do not review applications made through Indeed, so be sure to visit www.usps.com/careers and complete your application there. The posting for this position will be available on our website from 5/3 to 5/6. Please plan accordingly.
Pay:
$21.89 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location:
In person

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