EasyCareers Job Posting: USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in  Herrin,  IL. Salary: $16 - $18.

USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery

Posted on April 17, 2026

Herrin, IL Part Time $16 - $18

Part-Time Job Highlights – Herrin

Primary Details

  • Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Herrin location.
  • Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Herrin.
  • Employer: United States Postal Service (Hiring for part-time roles in Herrin)
  • Part-Time Job in Herrin: USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery
  • Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
  • Pay: $16-$18/Hour (approx. $21.3k/Year)
  • Location: Herrin, IL
  • This part-time role in Herrin is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Herrin, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working part-time in Herrin, a key hub for the Government And Logistics industry.


"Delivering mail in rural America is peaceful, independent work. You are a post office on wheels for communities that really rely on you."
- Sarah M., Current Rural Carrier

Your 3-Step Daily Routine:

  1. The Morning Sort: Arrive at the local station early to case (sort) your letters and flats into precise delivery sequence.
  2. Load the Vehicle: Pack your personal right-hand-drive vehicle (or provided LLV) to the brim with packages and mail, maximizing space for your expansive route.
  3. Hit the Open Road: Navigate country roads, agricultural zones, and winding paths, delivering directly to curbside boxes and selling stamps to remote customers.

Why Rural? You operate with total independence. Once you leave the station, you manage your own pace. Plus, you receive a generous, tax-free Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) if you use your personal vehicle!