first time driver helper, tips needed

[houdinilogic]

I got assigned as a driver helper yesterday. What I don't understand is how i get assigned work. I am supposed to call my ups helper coordinator or do they call me? also, what things can i do as a helper to to assist my driver better, like things that get on your nerves, etc?

 

[Anonymous 10]

Don't rip ass in the cab. That sucks

 

[cosmo1]

Sit down, buckle up and shut up.

 

[laffter]

Sit down, buckle up and shut up.

You must be a pleasant man to be around.

 

[cosmo1]

You must be a pleasant man to be around.

Actually, I am.

 

[houdinilogic]

i feel like i'm not going to get many serious answers. if the above was serious, then yeah, i got that much figured out.

 

[wayfair]

when they call, answer the phone... they will be calling early

please have a ride or transportation... hate that excuse

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Show up on time dressed and ready to work.

Work as directed.

Try to time your restroom breaks for when you have a delivery at a building with public restrooms.

Stay off your cellphone.

Walk at a brisk pace, don't run.

Cross behind the pkg car.

 

[wayfair]

oh yea.... NO SMOKING

 

[The Blackadder]

I got assigned as a driver helper yesterday. What I don't understand is how i get assigned work. I am supposed to call my ups helper coordinator or do they call me? also, what things can i do as a helper to to assist my driver better, like things that get on your nerves, etc?

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Its pretty easy, call, show up on time, bring some food to snack and a drink. Go to door put package next to door knock on door come back to UPS package car, repeat 100 times.

Really unless you are epic lazy, you will be fine, just keep moving. And remember UPS cares.

 

[WorknLateHuh]

Be punctual

Bring your food

Use the bathroom before you start

Be observant to your surroundings

Move quickly but stay focussed to the directions given to you

FFS learn to Big Arrow down after u scan

 

[nmang2412]

As your driving be looking at the addresses/streets, see which side the odds/evens are, if there going up or down, and if the package is in the cab check the address to see the house before you pull up. If you do this youll find that the time flys by and when you know what your doing the job is more enjoyable.

Im not agreeing with the "sit down shut up" but the sit down is important, learn to put your seatbelt on quicky and consistently. The shut up part can go either way. You can have a driver that wants to be a chatty cathy or a driver that doesnt, just remember that drivers are out there all year by themselves they arent used to having someone with them, youll see.

Youll be fine just be on time and ready to work.

 

[Brain Genocide]

Hi . I'm also a helper, second week. My Driver calls me about 2 hours before we meet, he sets a meeting place. I show up 15 minutes early
and do more s tretches. Nothing gets on my nerves....so far. I bring enough water for myself, power bars as my snack. I will have a bag
of M&M's on the engine cover for both of us to share. I now found out his favorites are peanut butter and pretzle m&m's . I make it a daily
ritual now to being them. This week it's my turn to buy the Hotdog for lunch.

Follow you driver's movements, pay attention to what your driver does and says. You'll be fine

I got assigned as a driver helper yesterday. What I don't understand is how i get assigned work. I am supposed to call my ups helper coordinator or do they call me? also, what things can i do as a helper to to assist my driver better, like things that get on your nerves, etc?

 

[barnyard]

Read the other threads. Pretty sure they are all even the same title.

 

[iruhnman630]

1. Carry packages

2. Freeze (in most December climates)

 

[barnyard]

2. Freeze (in most December climates)

Nay, nay, nay.

It is hella easy to dress for success with modern fabrics and all that.

 

[cino321]

Hi . I'm also a helper, second week. My Driver calls me about 2 hours before we meet, he sets a meeting place. I show up 15 minutes early
and do more s tretches. Nothing gets on my nerves....so far. I bring enough water for myself, power bars as my snack. I will have a bag
of M&M's on the engine cover for both of us to share. I now found out his favorites are peanut butter and pretzle m&m's . I make it a daily
ritual now to being them. This week it's my turn to buy the Hotdog for lunch.

Follow you driver's movements, pay attention to what your driver does and says. You'll be fine

LOL

 

[houdinilogic]

thanks for the replies, everyone. two other things i'm curious about: if i dont get a call by 9 am should i assume that there's no work for me; i wasnt taught how to work the diad, will this be explained on my first day?

 

[barnyard]

Seriously.

Read some of the other threads started by helpers. It is not that hard.

 

[Anonymous 10]

Bring your driver a coffee