Is US Postal Service a good company to work for as a Rural Carrier Associate?

Rural Carrier Associate professionals working at US Postal Service have rated their employer with 2.7 out of 5 stars in 2,289 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of US Postal Service employees being 2.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Rural Carrier Associate Jobs at US Postal Service now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Rural Carrier Associate interview questions at US Postal Service .

Does US Postal Service pay Rural Carrier Associate employees well?

Rural Carrier Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at US Postal Service with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2,289 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 12.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Rural Carrier Associate salaries at US Postal Service.

How happy are Rural Carrier Associate professionals working at US Postal Service?

27% of Rural Carrier Associate employees at US Postal Service would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 15% in the past 12 months. Rural Carrier Associate professionals have also rated US Postal Service with a 2.0 rating for work-life-balance, 3.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.3 rating for culture and values and 2.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Postal Service?

Mail Carrier (941) , City Carrier Assistant (912) , PSE Mail Processing Clerk (904) , Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) (803) , City Carrier Assistant (CCA) (752) , Rural Carrier Associate (710) , Mail Handler (620) , City Carrier (449) , CCA (418) , PSE Clerk (397) , Letter Carrier (334) , USPS CCA (334) , Rca (321) , Regular Rural Carrier (275) , USPS RCA (273)

What are the pros of working at US Postal Service according to real employee reviews?

"It's a very good job graet people to work with and the pay is good." ((in 3775 reviews)); "Benefits are good that’s and it also comes with other advantages that you can look up on google" ((in 2487 reviews)); "Money is good but not compared to the time you put in to get it." ((in 746 reviews)); "many great people to work with and all the carriers are open and willing to help at anytime" ((in 463 reviews)); "The postal service used to be a great place to work for good benefits and job security." ((in 366 reviews))

What are the cons of working at US Postal Service according to real employee reviews?

"a lot of people are lazy and the management is poor from the top down." ((in 2319 reviews)); "Long hours and you have to go on the shift you are assigned it's almost impossible change your shift" ((in 1151 reviews)); "No work/life balance until you make regular and even then it’s still a lot." ((in 583 reviews)); "Supervisors are rude and unprofessional" ((in 436 reviews)); "Working long hours away from your family and friends." ((in 318 reviews))

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US Postal Service Rural Carrier Associate reviews

2.7

27% would recommend to a friend

(2,289 total reviews)

Louis DeJoy

12% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.3

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

2.0

Work/Life balance

Rural Carrier Associate employees have rated US Postal Service with 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,289 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Rural Carrier Associate professionals have an average working experience there. US Postal Service is rated 23% below average by Rural Carrier Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews

4.0

Sep 28, 2012

Overall, I have enjoyed my time and experiences with the USPS and my co-workers

Rural carrier associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay rate/salary, independent work, professional management, flexible, teamwork, good advancement opportunities, would make a decent career path

Cons

Can be stressful at time especially during the holidays, fast paced, held responsible for a lot of important pieces of mail, rules, etc., carriers have to start as a sub with not many guaranteed hours, USPS losing money; making cuts to pay/positions

2.0

Sep 10, 2012

Want some frustration?

Rural carrier associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Part time job, competitive wage, Can find work at other post offices, nice day time hours,

Cons

abuse of personal vehicles, lack of hours, no benefits, work every weekend, routes are being cut and slashed,

3.0

Aug 13, 2012

It has provided me good income for 29 years

Regular rural carrier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and good benefits

Cons

Hard to move up as a rural carrier

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