EasyCareers Job Posting: USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in  Monticello,  IL. Salary: $18 - $20.

USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery

Posted on April 17, 2026

Monticello, IL Part Time $18 - $20

Local Part-Time Job Overview: Monticello

Primary Details

  • Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Monticello location.
  • Benefits: A competitive part-time compensation package.
  • Based in: Monticello, IL (our main Monticello branch)
  • Hiring Organization: United States Postal Service
  • Position: USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery (Part-Time, based in Monticello)
  • Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Monticello.
  • Part-Time Salary: $18-$20/Hour (approx. $22.8k/Year)
  • This part-time role in Monticello is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Monticello, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working part-time in Monticello, 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!