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The Oregonian

Newspaper Delivery Driver Start Right Away

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Get started right away! Be sure to ask about the $400 sign on bonus! We need motivated self starters to deliver The Oregonian as independent contractors for the greater Portland Metro Area (Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties as well as parts of Yamhill and Columbia counties) . This is a great opportunity for supplementing your income. Deliver early in the morning... keeps your days free for other things. Ideal for those looking to work a second job, stay at home parents, care-takers, retirees, students or for anyone looking to earn some extra cash working part time, just a few days/hours a week. The average delivery driver earns $1,300 per month including money for gas PLUS tips for no more than 15 hours of work per week! Each driver gets at least 3 days off each week! The Oregonian is delivered on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Newspaper carriers have been providing deliveries to Oregonian subscribers for over 100 years! This is reliable, consistent income.
Duties:
  • 4 days per week. Routes average 3 hours per day.
  • Overnight hours. Average start time of midnight.
  • Bag papers before delivering
  • Accurately deliver to all customers on a route list in delivery order in a timely manner
  • Deliver papers to proper location as requested by the customer (ie driveway, porch, tube at mailbox)
  • Work independently without supervision.
You are welcome to bring a friend, your kids to help you on the weekends or even your dog while delivering newspapers!
Requirements:
  • Have a reliable vehicle
  • Have valid drivers license and proof of insurance
  • Delivery experience not required, a distributor can teach you! Call our voice mail box 503-221-8409 or click Apply and let us know your: 1. Name 2. Phone Number 3. What city or area you would like to deliver in the metro area. Please be specific. If in Portland, please specify location in the city (i.e. Garden Home, Downtown, inner southeast, etc.)
  • Please put this information listed above in the cover letter portion if you click "Apply" We will forward this information to our Independent Distributors and they will be in contact with you asap.
  • Short term and long term carriers welcome.
COVID-19
Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment available Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Delivery Location Type:
Residential This Job Is:
Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Vehicle Provided:
No Work Remotely No Job Types:
Part-time, Contract License/Certification:
Driver's License and Your Own Vehicle (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Bonuses/Stipends
  • Dental Insurance