What's a City Carrier Assistant?

A Carrier Assistant, or City Mail Carrier Assistant, is responsible for delivering mail and receiving mail from residents and businesses. Their duties include traveling by foot, bike or postal vehicle, organizing mail by address and delivering parcels and envelopes to the correct addresses.

How much do city carrier assistants make?

City Carrier Assistants in America make an average salary of $72,254 per year or $35 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $95,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $54,000 per year.

What does the city carrier assistant do?

Delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in a prescribed area; maintains professional and effective public relations with customers and others, requiring a general familiarity with postal laws, regulations, products and geography of the area.