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RCAs are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery and collection of the U.S. Mail™, working part time when regular carriers have scheduled days off or take vacation days. RCAs also sell stamps, supplies, and money orders.

Sometimes workers take leave without giving prior notice, and if they can't be granted unscheduled leave status, they may be designated as Absence Without Leave (AWOL). Put simply, AWOL is a non-pay status that happens when USPS determines no kind of leave, even leave without pay, can be granted.

The United States Postal Service® (Postal ServiceTM) is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity including transgender status), national origin, age (40 or over), mental or physical disability, ...

Generally, RCAs are required to use their own vehicles for mail delivery, and they receive an equipment allowance in addition to regular pay. The vehicle needs to be insured, dependable, and in good working condition. Vehicles with bucket seats or standard transmission are not recommended.

As an RCA, you will replace a regular rural carrier on his or her scheduled day off (primarily Saturday), on vacation, or on other leave. Work hours will vary depending on the office and route to which you are assigned. You must be willing to work weekends and some holidays and be available for on-call employment.

The Postal Service is liable for harassment by a supervisor that results in a negative employment action such as termination, failure to promote or hire, loss of wages and/or when the supervisor's harassment results in a hostile work environment and the Postal Service did nothing to prevent and promptly correct the ...

The difference between a City Carrier Assistant and a Rural Carrier is the environment they work in and the delivery methods they use. For example, City Carrier Assistants typically work in cities or towns, whereas Rural Carriers typically work in rural areas or suburban neighborhoods.

Rural Carrier is a fulltime career position that comes with the famous complete Postal benefits package. Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) is a non-career long-term relief job that can work directly in to a career position.

Assistant Rural Carriers (ARCs) deliver packages on Sundays, during certain holidays, during the Christmas season, and at management's discretion. ARCs do not receive benefits as of right now. Rural Carrier Associates (RCAs) are letter carriers who work as substitutes for regular/career letter carriers.