What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rural Carrier Associate position at Webster City USPS?
Job Overview
The Rural Carrier Associate plays a vital role in ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of mail and packages to rural areas. This position requires a dedicated individual who is comfortable driving various vehicles, including vans and box trucks, while providing excellent customer service. The Rural Carrier Associate will be responsible for navigating designated routes, managing deliveries, and ensuring that all mail is handled with care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver mail and packages to rural customers along assigned routes.
- Operate delivery vehicles, including vans and box trucks, ensuring safe driving practices.
- Manage route driving efficiently, adhering to schedules while maintaining quality service.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues as they arise.
- Perform heavy lifting and manual handling of parcels and mail as required.
- Utilize equipment such as pallet jacks for loading and unloading deliveries.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries and any discrepancies encountered during the route.
- Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
Skills
- Proven experience as a delivery driver or in a courier role is preferred.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients.
- Familiarity with manual transmission vehicles is advantageous.
- Ability to perform route driving efficiently while adhering to traffic regulations.
- Experience operating a box truck or similar vehicle is beneficial.
- Capability to handle heavy lifting tasks safely and effectively.
- Proficient in using equipment such as pallet jacks for material handling.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is essential.
This role requires an individual who is reliable, organized, and committed to providing outstanding service in rural communities. If you are passionate about delivering quality service and enjoy working independently, we encourage you to apply for the position of Rural Carrier Associate.
**A personal vehicle suitable for use is required for this position.**
** May be loaned to additional offices after 90 days for additional hours.
Applicants should have a valid State drivers license, a safe driving record and at least 2 years of unsupervised experience driving a passenger car or larger in the U.S. or its possessions or territories or in U.S. Military installations world wide.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays observed by the USPS on an as needed basis.
*****This is for advertising the opening position. You will still need to go to www.usps.com/careers to apply. *****
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.38 - $20.39 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 60 per week
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Webster City, IA 50595 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Webster City, IA 50595: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $20