RURAL CARR ASSOC/SRV REG RTE - CHEPACHET RI NC11867745

$42,390 - $42,390/Yr

United States Postal Service - Glocester, RI

Full-time - Entry Level

Glocester, RI

Postal Service

About the position

The Rural Carrier Associate position at the United States Postal Service involves delivering and collecting mail along a designated rural route. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various weather conditions while providing essential postal services to customers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Must have a valid state driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, which require arduous exertion involving prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $20.38 per hour.
• Opportunities for additional hours on an as-needed basis.