EasyCareers Job Posting: Part-Time Job in West Des Moines – USPS Assistant Rural Carrier at United States Postal Service. This is a Part Time role in  West Des Moines,  IA. Salary: $20 - $23.

Part-Time Job in West Des Moines – USPS Assistant Rural Carrier

Posted on May 06, 2026

West Des Moines, IA Part Time $20 - $23

Part-Time Role Based in West Des Moines

Role Essentials

  • Company: United States Postal Service
  • Location: West Des Moines, IA
  • This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Government And Logistics space in West Des Moines.
  • Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
  • Pay: $20-$23/Hour (approx. $26.3k/Year)
  • Position: USPS Assistant Rural Carrier (Part-Time, based in West Des Moines)
  • Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in West Des Moines.
  • This part-time role in West Des Moines is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our United States Postal Service part-time team in West Des Moines, IA is growing.
  • Benefit from working part-time in West Des Moines, a key hub for the Government And Logistics industry.


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!