Overnight Circulation Operations & Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Overnight Delivery Driver – $24/hr + Mileage & Benefits

Full-Time | South Portland, ME | Overnight Shift

Enjoy driving? Prefer working independently? Looking for a full-time job with benefits and your days free?

Maine Trust for Local News, publisher of the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, is hiring a dependable Overnight Delivery Driver to join our Circulation team.

This position, officially titled Overnight Circulation Operations & Delivery Driver, offers a combination of independent driving and newspaper distribution operations. You'll begin your shift at our South Portland facility helping prepare newspapers for delivery, then spend most of your night on the road delivering routes that need coverage.

This is a full-time employee position with benefits, NOT an independent contractor opportunity.

PAY & BENEFITS

• $24.00 per hour

• Overtime after 37.5 hours worked per week

• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving

• $25 daily vehicle stipend when delivering routes

• Up to $1,000 annually in vehicle maintenance reimbursement (eligible after 60 days)

• $40 monthly cell phone stipend

• Shared tips

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other full-time benefits

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Help prepare newspapers and supplies for overnight distribution

• Organize and distribute newspapers to independent delivery contractors

• Drive newspaper delivery routes that need coverage using your personal vehicle

• Occasionally assist with training new delivery contractors

• Complete basic operational paperwork and communicate with the distribution team

Most of your shift will be spent driving independently. Routes and locations vary based on daily coverage needs, with typical driving distances of approximately 75–135 miles per shift.

YOUR SCHEDULE

This is a full-time overnight position averaging 37.5 hours per week.

• Shifts typically begin between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

• Most shifts end between approximately 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

• Every Monday off

• One three-day weekend every six weeks

• Weekend and holiday availability required

• No newspaper delivery on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day

Daily end times may vary depending on route assignments, weather, and operational needs. The position follows an established rotating schedule provided in advance.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Valid driver's license and good driving record

• Reliable, insured personal vehicle for route delivery

• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working overnight

• Enjoys driving and working independently

• Flexible with changing routes and assignments

• Good communication and problem-solving skills

• Basic computer and email skills

• Ability to lift and carry newspapers and delivery materials

• Availability to work scheduled weekends and holidays

No previous newspaper delivery experience required. We provide training!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you enjoy being on the road, working independently, and having your days free, this could be a great opportunity.

Join a local news organization offering full-time employment, benefits, mileage reimbursement, and additional vehicle compensation.

Apply today to join Maine Trust for Local News!

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00/hour plus mileage reimbursement and applicable vehicle stipends
Work Location: In person – South Portland, Maine

Maine Trust for Local News is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Compensation details: 24 Hourly Wage

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