What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rural Carrier Associate position at United States Postal Service- Upstate New York?
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Event Date - 15-Jul-2026
Event Time - Anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm
Event Location Details:
WOODSTOCK POST OFFICE
2 WOODSTOCK MEADOWS LN
WOODSTOCK, NY 12498
Event Registration Link: https://usps.avaturefed.net/FieldHREvent?eventId=90855
Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)
In this role you deliver and collect packages along routes in rural areas during weekdays, weekends and holidays. You also provide a variety of services to customers along your assigned route. You may be required to use a personal vehicle if a postal vehicle is not provided. As an RCA you may be eligible to receive health benefits and promotion to a career opportunity. This position is ideal for candidates that enjoy staying active and working independently outdoors with occasional customer service interactions.
Job duties include:
- 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
Pay: $21.89 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22