EasyCareers Job Posting: USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in  Ottawa,  KS. Salary: $21 - $24.

USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery

Posted on June 14, 2026

Ottawa, KS Part Time $21 - $24

Part-Time Work in Ottawa

Primary Details

  • Hiring Organization: United States Postal Service
  • Based in: Ottawa, KS (a central Ottawa location)
  • Position: USPS Rural Carrier Associate - Countryside Delivery (Part-Time, based in Ottawa)
  • This part-time role in Ottawa is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our United States Postal Service part-time team in Ottawa, KS is growing.
  • Benefit from working part-time in Ottawa, a key hub for the Government And Logistics industry.

Rewards

  • Pay: $21-$24/Hour (approx. $27.6k/Year)
  • Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
  • Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Ottawa.

Position Scope

  • Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Ottawa location.


"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!