Independent Contractor Opportunity — Contract Delivery Route
Quincy, CA (Plumas County)
SteadFast Transportation Inc. is seeking an independent contractor to provide USPS Contract Delivery Service on HCR 959B4 serving Quincy and surrounding rural/mountainous communities. This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement.Route Overview
- Origin: Quincy Post Office, 222 Lawrence St, Quincy, CA 95971
- Service area: Quincy, Greenhorn Creek Ranch (95981), Meadow Valley (95956), Haskins Valley Resort, Bucks Lake Lodge, Lakeshore CPO, and associated collection points along Hwy 70 and Bucks Lake Road.
- Round-trip mileage: 37.9 miles (Part B, Nov 1–Apr 30) / 56.6 miles (Part A, May 1–Oct 31)
- Boxes: ~208
- Estimated annual: 14,344.8 miles / 976 hours
Compensation
Competitive per-trip rate determined by your proposal and final contract award.
Contractor Responsibilities
- Case, load, transport, and deliver all classes of mail, including accountable items (Certified, Registered, Express, parcels).
- Perform collection box pickups, scanning, dock sortation/loading/unloading, and mail mark-up per the Statement of Work.
- Use USPS-issued scanning devices and maintain communication with the Quincy Administrative Official.
- Arrange qualified substitute drivers (who must complete USPS clearance) during absences.
Eligibility
- At least 18 years old with 2+ years driving experience.
- Valid California driver’s license and acceptable 5-year driving record.
- Able to pass USPS non-sensitive clearance (background check, fingerprinting, Forms 2025/2181-C/FD 258).
- Basic spoken/written English competency.
- Physically able to handle parcels up to 70 lbs in varied mountain weather conditions.
Contractor-Provided Vehicle & Equipment
- One reliable vehicle with minimum 120 cubic feet usable cargo space.
- Roof-mounted warning lights visible from all directions.
- Cellular phone for two-way communication.
- Backup vehicle available for maintenance/emergencies.
Independent Contractor Terms
This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement in which you operate your own business and have full control over the methods, means, and manner of performing the services. You are responsible for all business expenses (including vehicle, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and taxes), business registration, licensing, and compliance with all applicable laws. You may provide similar services to other customers and arrange for qualified substitutes. No employee benefits, tax withholding, paid time off, or overtime apply. This engagement complies with California independent contractor classification requirements under state law and does not create an employer-employee relationship.
Interested independent contractors should contact us to discuss this opportunity.
Pay: $158.42 - $171.62 per day
Work Location: In person
