Mail Carriers (Rural)

Customer Service / Delivery Department of the USPS

Rural Carrier Associates (RCA) deliver mail in less populated areas, to what we call the “heart of America”.

These positions have the highest starting pay of any entry level job at the post office, ranging from $17.76 to as high as $27.54, depending on location.

Many City and Rural Carriers started out as Rural Carrier Associates, which can be a full time or part time position.

These brave postal workers perform a vital role to our communities, and are highly respected. Most enjoy the job so much, they want to keep doing it for their whole career.

These valued individuals are responsible for making sure all packages and mail is delivered to each address within their assigned territory.

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