EasyCareers Job Posting: Flexible Part-Time USPS Assistant Rural Carrier in Des Plaines at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in Des Plaines, IL. Salary: $16 - $18.

Flexible Part-Time USPS Assistant Rural Carrier in Des Plaines

Posted on July 12, 2026

Des Plaines, IL Part Time $16 - $18

Part-Time Job Highlights – Des Plaines

Snapshot

  • Position: USPS Assistant Rural Carrier (Part-Time, based in Des Plaines)
  • Based in: Des Plaines, IL (a key business district)
  • Employer: United States Postal Service (Hiring for part-time roles in Des Plaines)
  • 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.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation (Part-Time): $16-$18/Hour (approx. $21.3k/Year)
  • Benefits: A competitive part-time compensation package.
  • A supportive local team and part-time friendly culture in Des Plaines.

Position Scope

  • Core objectives involve your professional skills in a part-time capacity in Government And Logistics.


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 DOWhat You DON'T DO
Deliver high-value Amazon & Priority parcelsCase or sort standard letter mail
Work exclusively Saturdays, Sundays & HolidaysWork 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!