EasyCareers Job Posting: Part-Time USPS Rural Carrier Associate-Countryside Delivery(Des at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in Des Moines, IA. Salary: $17 - $19.

Part-Time USPS Rural Carrier Associate-Countryside Delivery(Des

Posted on June 10, 2026

Des Moines, IA Part Time $17 - $19

Part-Time Job Highlights – Des Moines

Position: USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery (Part-Time, based in Des Moines) Company: United States Postal Service Based in: Des Moines, IA (our main Des Moines branch)

Part-Time Salary: $17-$19/Hour (approx. $22.1k/Year) Benefits: A competitive part-time compensation package. Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Des Moines.

Position Scope

Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Des Moines location.

  • This part-time role in Des Moines is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Des Moines, IA is growing.
  • Benefit from working part-time in Des Moines, 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!