About the position
The Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) position involves delivering and collecting packages along designated routes in rural areas. This role requires the individual to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays, ensuring that postal services are consistently provided to customers in these regions. As an RCA, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that include not only the delivery of mail but also providing essential services to customers along your assigned route. This position is particularly suited for candidates who enjoy an active lifestyle and prefer working independently outdoors, with the added aspect of occasional customer service interactions. In this role, you may be required to utilize your personal vehicle for deliveries if a postal vehicle is not available. The job entails sorting, lifting, and pushing moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages to prepare them for delivery. You will be expected to deliver mail along your assigned route and also pick up or collect mail from customers. Additionally, you will be responsible for selling stamps, stamped paper, money orders, and other postal services. The work environment is dynamic, as you will be required to work both indoors and outdoors, facing various weather conditions such as rain, snow, cold, and heat. This position offers the potential for health benefits and opportunities for promotion to a career position within the postal service.
Responsibilities
- Sort, lift and push moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages to prepare for delivery
- Deliver mail along your assigned route
- Pick up or collect mail from customers
- Sell stamps, stamped paper and money orders or other services
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather: rain, snow, cold and heat
Requirements
- Ability to sort, lift and push moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages
- Valid driver's license and a personal vehicle if a postal vehicle is not provided
- Ability to work independently and stay active outdoors
- Customer service skills for occasional interactions with customers
Benefits
- Health benefits eligibility
- Promotion opportunities to a career position
