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<blockquote data-quote="whb" data-source="post: 1251586" data-attributes="member: 51582"><p>Have enjoyed reading this thread. 1st year driver helper, Southern California area. I knew what I was getting into before I applied. Knew it wasn't going to be a piece of cake. Knew that the driver was the boss of the truck. I was moved from driver to driver to fill in for helpers who couldn't make it in that day during my first week because they just didn't show, had an appt, etc. After that, I was set with one driver whose helper decided working at the hub and drivers helper was too much for her. Never had a problem with any driver. They actually were pretty cool having me on the truck. Always at the meeting spot before the specified time. I kept the small talk to a minimum but did ask some questions about the driver's responsibilities so I would understand more of what they had to do and figure out how to assist them better. Did what they asked. Kept cell in pocket and used it during lunch or break only or checked it when I knew the coordinator was going to call me. Yes, I was sore the first few days but having been in sports for a better part of my life, I expected it. Didn't complain. In orientation, I had a whole 30 sec look at a diad. On the truck, the drivers preferred to just let me deliver the packages. Usually back at the truck before the driver finished getting the next stop sorted out. I used the diad to obtain signatures and that was it. Training on the job wasn't an option with these guys even though I did ask about using it. Average loads were 200-300 packages. They would do the business stops before I arrived and then we would knock out the residentials and a few last minute pick ups. And as far as thoughts of ever being an actual driver? I had always thought it would be a piece of cake just going out and delivering packages until I got on that truck. It is, by far, not an easy job. I delivered for the County for 3 years in the 80s and expected it to be like that, easy. It's not even close!</p><p></p><p>My coordinator said the drivers have had nothing but good things to say about me and asked if I was interested in working in Preload and work towards a permanant position. I started preload about 3 weeks after I had started driver helper. But, I was also given the choice of continuing drivers helper, which I have. Been working preload early morning(anywhere from 1-3am) until about 9am, then out on the truck at about 12/1 pm until 5/6pm or so. Christmas Eve day I told my wife don't expect me until late. We finished at 8 pm. It's been tough going but worth the experience and exercise. Most of those working preload range in age from 18 to 30 something, which I have been able to keep up with at my age. Working preload also helped out my driver because after I started loading the trucks, I knew how to organize the packages and we would stop and reorganize the shelves properly to make the job quicker and easier...</p><p></p><p>I'm not tooting my horn or thinking I am God's gift to driver's helper. Far from it. It's a simple fact to follow directions of your supervisor/boss/driver and I was just glad to get back into the work force, be it only temporary or possibly permanant, after having been out of it for several years. I am a Radiologic Technologist, xray tech for short. After seeing one too many kids come in on a backboard because the driver was drunk and the kid wasn't belted in and went through the windshield, etc, I took a long hiatus from the job and became a stay home dad for my kids. Now that one is in college and the other is a junior in high school, I decided to get back into the work force. Xray tech jobs are rare right now with the field overpopulated so I was looking around and found the seasonal driver's helper position. Just something for some extra cash for Christmas. Have enjoyed both positions and the people I have worked with so far. And getting a permanant part time position as a preloader is a plus. </p><p></p><p>oh, and btw, I am 54, somewhat overweight, and was definitely out of shape. Definitely not your average age and build of a UPS employee. Working these 2 positions over the past 2 months has helped with both my weight and being out of shape.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="whb, post: 1251586, member: 51582"] Have enjoyed reading this thread. 1st year driver helper, Southern California area. I knew what I was getting into before I applied. Knew it wasn't going to be a piece of cake. Knew that the driver was the boss of the truck. I was moved from driver to driver to fill in for helpers who couldn't make it in that day during my first week because they just didn't show, had an appt, etc. After that, I was set with one driver whose helper decided working at the hub and drivers helper was too much for her. Never had a problem with any driver. They actually were pretty cool having me on the truck. Always at the meeting spot before the specified time. I kept the small talk to a minimum but did ask some questions about the driver's responsibilities so I would understand more of what they had to do and figure out how to assist them better. Did what they asked. Kept cell in pocket and used it during lunch or break only or checked it when I knew the coordinator was going to call me. Yes, I was sore the first few days but having been in sports for a better part of my life, I expected it. Didn't complain. In orientation, I had a whole 30 sec look at a diad. On the truck, the drivers preferred to just let me deliver the packages. Usually back at the truck before the driver finished getting the next stop sorted out. I used the diad to obtain signatures and that was it. Training on the job wasn't an option with these guys even though I did ask about using it. Average loads were 200-300 packages. They would do the business stops before I arrived and then we would knock out the residentials and a few last minute pick ups. And as far as thoughts of ever being an actual driver? I had always thought it would be a piece of cake just going out and delivering packages until I got on that truck. It is, by far, not an easy job. I delivered for the County for 3 years in the 80s and expected it to be like that, easy. It's not even close! My coordinator said the drivers have had nothing but good things to say about me and asked if I was interested in working in Preload and work towards a permanant position. I started preload about 3 weeks after I had started driver helper. But, I was also given the choice of continuing drivers helper, which I have. Been working preload early morning(anywhere from 1-3am) until about 9am, then out on the truck at about 12/1 pm until 5/6pm or so. Christmas Eve day I told my wife don't expect me until late. We finished at 8 pm. It's been tough going but worth the experience and exercise. Most of those working preload range in age from 18 to 30 something, which I have been able to keep up with at my age. Working preload also helped out my driver because after I started loading the trucks, I knew how to organize the packages and we would stop and reorganize the shelves properly to make the job quicker and easier... I'm not tooting my horn or thinking I am God's gift to driver's helper. Far from it. It's a simple fact to follow directions of your supervisor/boss/driver and I was just glad to get back into the work force, be it only temporary or possibly permanant, after having been out of it for several years. I am a Radiologic Technologist, xray tech for short. After seeing one too many kids come in on a backboard because the driver was drunk and the kid wasn't belted in and went through the windshield, etc, I took a long hiatus from the job and became a stay home dad for my kids. Now that one is in college and the other is a junior in high school, I decided to get back into the work force. Xray tech jobs are rare right now with the field overpopulated so I was looking around and found the seasonal driver's helper position. Just something for some extra cash for Christmas. Have enjoyed both positions and the people I have worked with so far. And getting a permanant part time position as a preloader is a plus. oh, and btw, I am 54, somewhat overweight, and was definitely out of shape. Definitely not your average age and build of a UPS employee. Working these 2 positions over the past 2 months has helped with both my weight and being out of shape. [/QUOTE]
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