Job Description

Delivery Driver — Independent Contractor (1099) — not an employee position

Company: Saturn 5 Developments LLC

Location: Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

Settlement: Weekly direct deposit, every Friday

Overview:

Saturn 5 Developments contracts with independent delivery drivers to deliver small vendor packages to residential and business customers throughout the Lafayette area. Contractors operate their own vehicles and run routes as their own business. This is a good fit for self-motivated drivers who want consistent weekly volume and are comfortable running an independent operation.

How You're Paid

Flat rate per delivery stop: $1.50
Additional rate per extra package at the same stop: $0.25
Routes typically consist of [100-200] stops per day
Full-time contractors typically gross $700–$1,500 per week
Settlement paid weekly by direct deposit each Friday
Contractors are responsible for their own fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and taxes

What the Work Involves

Picking up assigned packages at the Lafayette dispatch location
Completing your route within the delivery window set by the shipper
Handling packages carefully and capturing proof of delivery through the delivery app
Communicating with dispatch about route status, exceptions, and returns
Returning any undeliverable packages at the end of the route

What You Need

Valid driver's license
Reliable personal vehicle (car, truck, SUV, or van)
Auto insurance
Smartphone with a data plan
Ability to repeatedly lift and carry packages of 10 lbs or more
21 years of age or older

Independent Contractor Status:

This is not an employment position; no wages, benefits, overtime, or tax withholding are provided. Contractors are responsible for their own tax obligations and must sign a Independent Contractor Delivery Services Agreement before running routes. Saturn 5 Developments LLC contracts with qualified drivers without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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