Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC)

USPS Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome!

Friday, August 14th, 2026, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the

EmployNV Career Hub 2281 Pyramid Way, Sparks NV 89431

To register for the June 12th event in Sparks, please use this link: https://usps.avaturefed.net/FieldHREvent?eventld=89927

USPS Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome!

Friday, August 28th, 2026, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the

EmployNV Business Hub 4001 S. Virginia St Suite 11 Reno, NV 89502

To register for the June 26th event in Reno, please use this link: https://usps.avaturefed.net/FieldHREvent?eventld=89929

Position

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC)

Type

Full Time and Part Time

• LOCATION:** Reno, Sparks, and surrounding areas
• SALARY:** $21.89/hr., paid bi-weekly
• TO APPLY:** Applicants are required to apply online at **www.usps.com/employment** to be considered for this employment opportunity. You need to have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email.
  
  

**Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time.**

• SPECIAL NOTE:** Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
  
  

Job Description

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) deliver and collect packages along routes in rural areas. Provide a variety of services to customers along your assigned route and may be required to provide your own personal vehicle. As an ARC you may opt to provide service to your community on weekends and holidays or up to seven days each week; whichever suits your lifestyle. If you enjoy working outdoors, while keeping your week free, this may be a great fit for you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years driving experience.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes.
• Successful completion and passing score on Postal Service Test 473.
• Valid Driver's License; DMV Printout if selected for hire.
• Position requires great attention to detail.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach. Ability to handle heavy containers of mail weighing up to the allowable maximum mailing weight (70 pounds).
• Company has strict grooming standards.
• Company has strict accuracy/honesty standards.
• Customer service skills required.
• Able to provide I-9 documentation.
• Employer conducts pre-employment drug screening and background check.
  
  

Job Duties

• 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
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather: rain, snow, cold and heat
  
  

**BENEFIT**