How to become a driver

[Stavemist316]

Hey guys. I've been working at UPS as an unloader since July. I would like to know what I have to do to get on the waitlist to become a delivery driver. I talked to the human resources department back in July and they told me the wait time is about 4 or 5 years. I would just like to know how to get on the list?

Also, what are some other part time positions other than unloading, loading, and sorting? And how would I go about moving to different part time positions?

Thanks everyone.

 

[MonavieLeaker]

Hey guys. I've been working at UPS as an unloader since July. I would like to know what I have to do to get on the waitlist to become a delivery driver. I talked to the human resources department back in July and they told me the wait time is about 4 or 5 years. I would just like to know how to get on the list?

Also, what are some other part time positions other than unloading, loading, and sorting? And how would I go about moving to different part time positions?

Thanks everyone.

Irregs,Small Sort,Pickoff....As far as driving theres a bid sheet to sign up for it I think

 

[UPSGUY72]

Hey guys. I've been working at UPS as an unloader since July. I would like to know what I have to do to get on the waitlist to become a delivery driver. I talked to the human resources department back in July and they told me the wait time is about 4 or 5 years. I would just like to know how to get on the list?

Also, what are some other part time positions other than unloading, loading, and sorting? And how would I go about moving to different part time positions?

Thanks everyone.

They usually put a list up after the 1st of the year for people to sign to become a full time driver. SIGN IT The list is only up for a couple of weeks. You have to sign the list every year.

As for other PT postion you have unloaders, loaders, scanners, and sorters on each shift.

 

[brownrodster]

Hey guys. I've been working at UPS as an unloader since July. I would like to know what I have to do to get on the waitlist to become a delivery driver. I talked to the human resources department back in July and they told me the wait time is about 4 or 5 years. I would just like to know how to get on the list?

Also, what are some other part time positions other than unloading, loading, and sorting? And how would I go about moving to different part time positions?

Thanks everyone.

In our center when they need a new driver they place a bid sheet up where any union employee can sign it.

The union employee with the highest seniority gets the job.

Expect to unload/load or sort for years before you can get a cakewalk job like clerk/carwash/fueler/international/customer counter.

 

[JonFrum]

Stave, bidding on jobs goes by seniority. Check your Regional Supplement for the details. . .

UPS Master Agreement & Regional Supplements:
http://tdu.org/node/1617

Article 22 --- Part-Time Employees
Section 4
Part-time employees shall be given the opportunity to fill full-time jobs before hiring from the outside on a six-for-one basis (six (6) part-time to every one (1) outside hire).

The following will be incorporated into the job selection procedures in the applicable Supplement, Rider or Addendum:

The Employer will fill all vacancies and permanent new jobs for part-time employees from the part-time selection list in all months except November and December.

Part-time employees with six (6) months or more seniority shall have the right to place their name on the list of employees waiting to be moved to a preferred job within their building. Such preferred jobs shall include, but not be limited to: Preload, Sorter, Clerical, Irregular Train, Designated Responder, Carwasher, Loader and Unloader. Employees do not have the right to select any specific unit, load or workstation unless a prior past practice has been established.

Part-time employees with less than six (6) months seniority shall have the right to bid a preferred job prior to the Employer hiring from off-the-street.

A maximum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employees on a shift shall be allowed to change shifts in any one (1) calendar year. The employee obtaining the new position shall remain on that shift for at least six (6) months.

 

[SLeDHeaD]

Hey guys. I've been working at UPS as an unloader since July. I would like to know what I have to do to get on the waitlist to become a delivery driver. I talked to the human resources department back in July and they told me the wait time is about 4 or 5 years. I would just like to know how to get on the list?

Also, what are some other part time positions other than unloading, loading, and sorting? And how would I go about moving to different part time positions?

Thanks everyone.

It took me 10 freakin years! Wish I was still in the HUB! Good Luck!!!

 

[UPSGUY72]

It took me 10 freakin years! Wish I was still in the HUB! Good Luck!!!

It only took me 10 months. But I got lucky

 

[Thebrownavenger]

Be smart and find something else to wish for. TRUST ME you will thank me later!

 

[pudg00]

In our building most don't make it past the sign up up sheet (oh I forgot I had a DUI and so on). If you want the job keep on it.

 

[UPSGUY72]

In our building most don't make it past the sign up up sheet (oh I forgot I had a DUI and so on). If you want the job keep on it.

They only check your driving record for the past three years.

 

[toroman]

I have been loading for 5 years still no luck with me driving yet. Don't no what to tell ya but good luck!

 

[Babagounj]

try becoming an air driver, you'll learn the DIAD, pick up some basic driving skills, get to know the routes

 

[j4ck4zz]

sign every bid sheet that goes up.. a nobody in my center became a feeder driver that way

 

[pickup]

In our building most don't make it past the sign up up sheet (oh I forgot I had a DUI and so on). If you want the job keep on it.

With that, pudg00 is also saying that don't be discouraged if the signup sheet has a lot of names of people with more seniority than you. Alot of these guys can be automatic disqualifications .

 

[feederdriver06]

Perhaps instead of the question being " How to become a driver" it should ask "Why to become a driver?".

If its package car . . . . . DON'T DO IT!!!! Talk to senior drivers in your building and get the low- down on the job before you blindly sign up. Remember . . misery loves company