EasyCareers Job Posting: USPS Assistant Rural Carrier (Weekend/Holiday) at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in  Des Plaines,  IL. Salary: $22 - $25.

USPS Assistant Rural Carrier (Weekend/Holiday)

Posted on April 17, 2026

Des Plaines, IL Part Time $22 - $25

Part-Time Role Based in Des Plaines

Primary Details

  • Position: USPS Assistant Rural Carrier (Part-Time, based in Des Plaines)
  • Benefits: Flexible scheduling to fit your personal or study commitments.
  • Great option for students, parents, or those seeking extra income.
  • This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Government And Logistics space in Des Plaines.
  • Based in: Des Plaines, IL (a vibrant local hub)
  • Part-Time Salary: $22-$25/Hour (approx. $28.8k/Year)
  • Employer: United States Postal Service (Hiring for part-time roles in Des Plaines)
  • This part-time role in Des Plaines is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Des Plaines, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working part-time in Des Plaines, a key hub for the Government And Logistics industry.


Weekend Warrior? Read This.

With the explosive growth of e-commerce, postal operations now run 7 days a week. The Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) is a specialized, part-time position designed exclusively to manage weekend and holiday package volume.

What You DOWhat You DON'T DO
Deliver high-value Amazon & Priority parcelsCase or sort standard letter mail
Work exclusively Saturdays, Sundays & HolidaysWork Monday through Friday
Use your personal vehicle (with mileage reimbursement)Deal with micromanagement

This role is the absolute perfect secondary income for professionals wanting to pad their bank accounts without disrupting their primary 9-to-5 career!