How can you get hired on as FT package driver?

[oldngray]

Sorry chief not how it works

Not sure what the sad story about your mom has to do with anything

 

[Supermario]

Sorry chief not how it works

Not sure what the sad story about your mom has to do with anything

She started at the bottom and never got promoted lol

 

[burrheadd]

She started at the bottom and never got promoted lol

Makes no sense if she had the seniority she can bid wherever it takes her

You don’t just get “promoted”

It’s all about seniority

 

[PT Car Washer]

She started at the bottom and never got promoted lol

Going from PT to FT is not a promotion. It is a job change. Did she ever bid a FT job?

 

[Supermario]

I meant towards your pension, but wow! That sucks! Where do you fall on that list? Kudos to you for looking at the long term picture.

10 years for pension... and thanks , I’m just looking long term. It’s hard cause I make good money and to go back to
Bottom is a hard bullet to sallow. Love the sarcastic remarks from people, I ain’t saying I’m better then anyone. But you guys have a way better union and that was helps. If you compare benefits you got have it way better.

 

[Supermario]

Going from PT to FT is not a promotion. It is a job change. Did she ever bid a FT job?

She was never able too , never any open spots

 

[silverbullet2893]

Currently 5 years with Usps, I live in southwestern PA , and I have plenty of experience driving our own 2 tons delivery packages... Wondering what I need to do to not start PT again, since I have experience in a similar job. Main reason I’m looking is for job security, better union, and morrrrre
Money. If anyone can give me some tips that would be appreciated!

My wife’s mom worked as package handler for 23 years and never got promoted and eventually got hurt serval times and is pretty much disabled. She never missed work and was a loyal employee.Also I have experience driving the same trucks doing a the same job and able to physically handle it. I know for a fact most people can’t handle the work load.

Not to be an ass buddy but, if your mother in law works (ed) at UPS, why not just ask her? She’s probably a better source for the info you want being you’ll probably be trying to get on in the same building/region/local.

 

[Supermario]

Because of poor life choices and the need for a FT position at UPS isn't a reason UPS will give you a job.
Start PT and pay your dues like everyone else.
You aren't special and will not receive special treatment

You sound just as miserable as the people with 30 years a the post office lol , thanks for the wise words.

 

[PT Car Washer]

She was never able too , never any open spots

I can't believe that in 23 years there was never a FT bid.

 

[Supermario]

Not to be an ass buddy but, if your mother in law works (ed) at UPS, why not just ask her? She’s probably a better source for the info you want being you’ll probably be trying to get on in the same building/region/local.

She ended her employment in court.

 

[PT Car Washer]

She ended her employment in court.

Two more years and she would be collecting a monthly pension for the rest of her life.

 

[silverbullet2893]

She ended her employment in court.

Ahhh. Like I said wasn’t trying to be an ass but she would know more about the region or specific building you are trying to get on at more than people here. Good luck.

 

[burrheadd]

10 years for pension... and thanks , I’m just looking long term. It’s hard cause I make good money and to go back to
Bottom is a hard bullet to sallow. Love the sarcastic remarks from people, I ain’t saying I’m better then anyone. But you guys have a way better union and that was helps. If you compare benefits you got have it way better.

Go apply, get yourself a preload job
Sign all bids that come up

But don’t think just because you’re a
“Hard worker” that you get to skip the
Line

 

[zubenelgenubi]

It’s hard cause I make good money and to go back to Bottom is a hard bullet to sallow... But you guys have a way better union and that was helps. If you compare benefits you got have it way better.

I've had to do that twice in my life. Major job or career changes are always difficult if you don't get something better lined up before leaving your current job. At your age, with 22.4's, it's possible you may never make top scale ground driver. Or if you do, it might take so long that you will never make up the loss. It's up to you if you want to take that risk.

 

[FedUPSer9816]

Currently 5 years with Usps, I live in southwestern PA , and I have plenty of experience driving our own 2 tons delivery packages... Wondering what I need to do to not start PT again, since I have experience in a similar job. Main reason I’m looking is for job security, better union, and morrrrre
Money. If anyone can give me some tips that would be appreciated!

Timing is everything with this company. I came from FedEx Express a few years ago, UPS is a far better deal, though harder work. I came on as a FT seasonal driver. With your experience, you're likely to land a spot, though it's no guarantee. I was laid off a few weeks & then rehired. If you can weather the storm, it's a good deal.

 

[Supermario]

Timing is everything with this company. I came from FedEx Express a few years ago, UPS is a far better deal, though harder work. I came on as a FT seasonal driver. With your experience, you're likely to land a spot, though it's no guarantee. I was laid off a few weeks & then rehired. If you can weather the storm, it's a good deal.

Finally a positive response, thanks! I see the 2 fedex express drivers on my route daily, sometimes it will be me fedex and ups at the same houses at the same time .

 

[UrFellowUpser]

Stay where you are at becoming a new driver at ups is hard at first. Not getting any work being sent home and layoffs. Its alot of uncertainties early on but if you can get through all that you are set.

 

[Wally]

Currently 5 years with Usps, I live in southwestern PA , and I have plenty of experience driving our own 2 tons delivery packages... Wondering what I need to do to not start PT again, since I have experience in a similar job. Main reason I’m looking is for job security, better union, and morrrrre
Money. If anyone can give me some tips that would be appreciated!

Is that big hammer you hit that ape with heavy?

 

[Wally]

Are you vested now?

Orange colored?

 

[Supermario]

Is that big hammer you hit that ape with heavy?

What? Lol