1099 Independent Contractor Driver -- USPS Mail Route

Job Description

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.