$500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT!
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.
