Pays well but extremely physical
Pros
I got hired in 2010. The starting pay has went down since then. I'm being paid over $21 an hour. The good thing about being an RCA is that even if you get done in 7 hours, you still get paid whatever the route's evaluated at. (Usually around 9 hours)
Cons
It's extremely hard work. Almost up there with construction work. Lots of heavy lifting. Twisting. Turning. Standing. Bending. Walking. And you have to be in a hurry most days. Most people have back problems after years of this type of work. It will take a toll on your body. Don't go over 40 hrs (Sat-Fri). If you hit 40 hrs u get paid hourly not evaluated. Sometimes if you go way over it helps bc you get paid time & 1/2 for ever hour over 40. Don't volunteer for anything, but always do what you're told. Let them know if you think you will need help to get back before 6pm (or whatever dispatch is in your office.) Call at 1 or 2 pm. Try to not be vocal to RCA's about disliking other people. You will dislike some people in a high stress job like this but keep it to yourself. RCA's & rural carriers are usually chatty Cathy's and the whole office will know anything you say.lol Try not to overachieve, bc if you do you will be called first. Try to work as fast as you can for the first month or so but then start taking it slower. You don't want to be the "best RCA" or you'll have to pull others' weight.