Mail Carrier Assistant, is responsible for delivering and collecting mail and packages along designated routes. This position requires a combination of physical endurance, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Sorting and Preparing Mail: Organize and prepare mail for delivery by sorting it according to the delivery sequence.
• Delivering Mail and Packages: Transport and deliver letters, documents, and parcels to homes and businesses, either on foot or by vehicle, depending on the route.
• Collecting Outgoing Mail: Collect outgoing mail from customers along the route and ensure it is properly processed.
• Customer Interaction: Provide customer service by answering questions, selling postal products like stamps and money orders, and addressing any concerns.
• Handling Special Mail: Obtain signatures for registered, certified, and insured mail to ensure secure delivery.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to walk long distances and carry heavy mail sacks or parcels, sometimes up to 70 pounds.
• Organizational Skills: Efficiently sort and deliver mail in a timely manner.
• Customer Service: Interact professionally with the public and address inquiries or concerns.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accurate delivery and collection of mail and packages.