Becoming a driver!!!?

[Rowmonger]

During the 2011 peak season I was a driver helper, and a week after peak a ups HR lady called me and asked if I wanted to to go for a driver position. That was a Friday by the next Monday I had done my drive test (12 cubed with a ****ty cluch and no power steering) and my dot. Passed both, so my question were am I in the hiring process and does everyone make it this far or do I actually have legitimate chance of being hired?

 

[Indecisi0n]

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[Southwestern]

Honestly, given the lack of available driving positions within the past 5-7 years, and the number of part-timers patiently waiting (7+ years seniority within my district), it ticks me off to read the large number of postings on BC regarding recent off-the-street hirings.

 

[GolfCart]

DO NOT DO IT RUN , RUN !!!!!!!!!!!! IT SUCKS BALLS !!! 23 yr yet !

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Honestly, given the lack of available driving positions within the past 5-7 years, and the number of part-timers patiently waiting (7+ years seniority within my district), it ticks me off to read the large number of postings on BC regarding recent off-the-street hirings.

It's in the contract---deal with it.

 

[Harry Manback]

John Fogerty anyone?

 

[rocket man]

Honestly, given the lack of available driving positions within the past 5-7 years, and the number of part-timers patiently waiting (7+ years seniority within my district), it ticks me off to read the large number of postings on BC regarding recent off-the-street hirings.

and you belive he/she is gonna start that quick ? or maybe hes in a hub buy him self yea thats it NO ONE IS GONNA STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND SAY ANYTHING.

 

[AssistantSanta]

How does the selection process work?

 

[Southwestern]

and you belive he/she is gonna start that quick ? or maybe hes in a hub buy him self yea thats it NO ONE IS GONNA STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND SAY ANYTHING.

Yes, I'm very skeptical that a seasonal driver helper would be offered a full-time driving job. 1) It's likely his center hired seasonal drivers who are trained, qualified and ready; 2) How would UPS be aware of his qualifications; 3) How could he have applied for the job. But I doubt somebody would make that up and take the time to register & post to BC... maybe he lives in an obscured location.

It's in the contract---deal with it.

Wouldn't it be more advantageous for UPS to move part-timers making $16+/hour, given that they can replace them with persons making $8.50/hour?

 

[cosmo1]

How does the selection process work?

It initially discards anyone with more than 190 posts here. Sorry.

 

[Harry Manback]

I find it hard to believe in these days and times, Big Mama Brown would have to look to the streets to find folks to fill a position that pays $31.00 p/hr plus free bennies.

 

[ryan74701]

I find it hard to believe in these days and times, Big Mama Brown would have to look to the streets to find folks to fill a position that pays $31.00 p/hr plus free bennies.

lol i was an off the street hire in November 2011, they hired 6 drivers in 2011 off the street, but hey i have to wait 3 years to get to 31/ hour, i think where im at right is the only place they are giving retention bonuses so no one will quit.

 

[Catatonic]

Yes, I'm very skeptical that a seasonal driver helper would be offered a full-time driving job. 1) It's likely his center hired seasonal drivers who are trained, qualified and ready; 2) How would UPS be aware of his qualifications; 3) How could he have applied for the job. But I doubt somebody would make that up and take the time to register & post to BC... maybe he lives in an obscured location.



Wouldn't it be more advantageous for UPS to move part-timers making $16+/hour, given that they can replace them with persons making $8.50/hour?

There are some locations where P/T are not eligible and off the street is the only option.

Maybe it is a location where there is only one p/t who is interested and he/she was disqualified last year.

It could be in the Shangri-la center obscured by clouds and mountains where everyone gets along very well.

 

[Harry Manback]

lol i was an off the street hire in November 2011, they hired 6 drivers in 2011 off the street, but hey i have to wait 3 years to get to 31/ hour, i think where im at right is the only place they are giving retention bonuses so no one will quit.

I hope you don't take this the wrong way as it's not my intention to offend. I think a 36 month progression is garbage for someone that has "paid their dues" via unloading trailers, working sort aisle, sorting charge, driving hardware trains or any other pt position. I did it, for 6 years and I feel like I EARNED my seat at OUR table. I don't think someone else that has walked a mile or two in my shoes should have to wait 3 years to see the fruits of his/her labor. However, if someone were to slide into a job like mine (bear in mind, I EARNED it) off the street, then I think a 3 year pay progression is fair.

 

[NYdriver]

lol i was an off the street hire in November 2011, they hired 6 drivers in 2011 off the street, but hey i have to wait 3 years to get to 31/ hour, i think where im at right is the only place they are giving retention bonuses so no one will quit.

If you were hired in Nov, you are not a permanent driver yet...You still have not made book.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I hope you don't take this the wrong way as it's not my intention to offend. I think a 36 month progression is garbage for someone that has "paid their dues" via unloading trailers, working sort aisle, sorting charge, driving hardware trains or any other pt position. I did it, for 6 years and I feel like I EARNED my seat at OUR table. I don't think someone else that has walked a mile or two in my shoes should have to wait 3 years to see the fruits of his/her labor. However, if someone were to slide into a job like mine (bear in mind, I EARNED it) off the street, then I think a 3 year pay progression is fair.

The ratio used to be 2:1, then it went to 3:1 and now is 6:1 which tells me that UPS recognized that PTers who have paid their dues should be given consideration over an outside hire. Truth be told, I don't know why there is even an outside hire provision in the contract unless, of course, they want the most qualified person for the position.

 

[tbrook387]

our center uses the outside hire position for part time supervisors that want to drive, then go back into full time sup positions at a better pay. im ok with it. not only do they have to stick it out till they go through progression, but it gives them a chance to see what its like to be a driver.

 

[AssistantSanta]

I did it, for 6 years and I feel like I EARNED my seat at OUR table. I don't think someone else that has walked a mile or two in my shoes should have to wait 3 years to see the fruits of his/her labor.

Ok, since we're expressing opinions... *I* think that pure time-based wait list is non-sense. Save that for Black Friday line waiting.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Ok, since we're expressing opinions... *I* think that pure time-based wait list is non-sense. Save that for Black Friday line waiting.

Are you advocating the use of merit based advancement in a union shop?

 

[Backlasher]

Honestly, given the lack of available driving positions within the past 5-7 years, and the number of part-timers patiently waiting (7+ years seniority within my district), it ticks me off to read the large number of postings on BC regarding recent off-the-street hirings.

Agreed,

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