USPS Assistant Rural Carrier (Weekend/Holiday)
Posted on June 23, 2026
Part-Time Role Based in Des Plaines
Fast Facts
- Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
- Based in: Des Plaines, IL (our main Des Plaines branch)
- Compensation (Part-Time): $16-$18/Hour (approx. $21.3k/Year)
- Job Title: USPS Assistant Rural Carrier – Flexible Part-Time Role
- Employer: United States Postal Service (Hiring for part-time roles in Des Plaines)
- Stable part-time work with a friendly Des Plaines team and clear expectations.
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Des Plaines location.
- 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 DO | What You DON'T DO |
|---|---|
| Deliver high-value Amazon & Priority parcels | Case or sort standard letter mail |
| Work exclusively Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays | Work 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!
