1099 Independent Contractor Driver -- USPS Mail Route
Job Description
Canadys Consulting LLC Location: Bartlett, NM & H060, NE Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099) — Owner-Operator, provides own vehicle Schedule: Daily except Sundays and federal holidays — approx. 3 hours 40 minutes/day (10:25 AM–2:05 PM) Pay: $120.00 per day
About the Route: Canadys Consulting LLC holds a U.S. Postal Service Highway Contract Route (HCR 68660) running between Bartlett, NE and H060, NE. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented independent contractor to operate this route as a 1099 owner-operator.
Start Date: October 1, 2026
Daily route summary:
- Report to Bartlett Post Office ~10:25 AM to case and load mail (~68 boxes)
- Depart Bartlett, NE ~11:15 AM
- Arrive H060, NE ~2:00 PM
- Complete mail mark-up at H060 (2:00–2:05 PM)
- Round trip: ~78.3 miles/day
- ~303 service days/year
What You'll Do
- Load, transport, and unload all classes of mail between Bartlett and H060 post offices
- Case and sort mail (~68 boxes handled per trip)
- Exchange mail through locked lobbies, vestibules, or collection boxes as directed
- Handle accountable mail (registered, certified, insured, COD) with signature receipts when required
- Safeguard mail at all times in a locked, weatherproof compartment
- Report any delays, road hazards, or service issues promptly
- Maintain your vehicle and required equipment in safe, presentable condition
What You Need to Bring Vehicle:
- Reliable vehicle (van, SUV, or pickup with cargo shell) with a minimum of 120 cubic feet of usable, enclosed, lockable, weatherproof cargo space
- Roof-mounted warning light, visible from all directions (magnetic/temporary is fine)
- Ability to maintain the vehicle in good working order for the life of the contract
- Current, valid vehicle liability insurance
You, personally:
- At least 18 years old
- Minimum 2 years' licensed driving experience
- Clean driving record (a 5-year MVR will be required; 3-year where that's all your state issues)
- Able to pass USPS contractor screening: background/criminal history check, fingerprinting, and photo ID — required before you can begin work
- Basic spoken and written English proficiency (you'll interact directly with postal staff and customers)
- A cell phone for two-way communication while on route
- Comfortable working outdoors and reporting for duty in most weather conditions
- Professional, courteous, reliable — this is a public-facing federal contract; no exceptions on conduct or punctuality
Compensation This is a 1099 independent contractor position — you're responsible for your own taxes, vehicle costs, and insurance. No benefits are provided. Payment schedule: bi-weekly (~$1,440 per 12-day pay period)
Why Drive for Canadys Consulting LLC
- Long-term job security. This route is contracted through 2032 — six years of consistent, predictable work.
- Consistent, short daily hours. ~3 hours 40 minutes a day, same schedule every day (10:25 AM–2:05 PM), six days a week. Home by early afternoon, with evenings and Sundays free.
- Predictable pay. Fixed per-trip rate — you know what you're earning before the week starts.
- Local, low-mileage route. ~78 miles round trip, entirely within the Bartlett–H060 area — no long-haul, no overnight stays.
- You're the owner-operator. You run your own vehicle as an independent contractor, within the fixed route and schedule required by the contract.
