Michigan Seasonal Feeder Questions
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watdaflock?
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Who's gonna replace Jim Harbaugh? Can't believe Michigan pays him $9 million a year.
Go Bucks!
Grand Rapids is a pretty big hub. I'll go with the optimistic answer and say chances are good, as long as you don't screw up. Even though I have no factual evidence to back up my answer, I know at my small hub come the new year is when all the senior employees begin using vacation.
Give it a try, you can always quit.
silenze
Lunch is the best part of the day
January 15. Or jan 19 under the current contract.
burrheadd
KING Of GIFS
Until the seasons over
BURRRRRRRRR
Special UPS Operator
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Yeah but when does the season end January?? February??
burrheadd
KING Of GIFS
If your as annoying in real life as you are on the inter webs
You got no chance
Special UPS Operator
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Ok ok. Also hr told me I will work 12hrs a day and that I will have to bid on a start time??
burrheadd
KING Of GIFS
hondo
promoted to mediocrity
Until about the second week in January
You go to the employment office (what used to be known as HR), and ask to have your name added to the (feeder) driver intent list. The list goes in order of seniority dates, and is updated on a monthly basis. Actually there are 2 lists: 1 for full time employees (with their FT seniority date), once that is exhausted they go to a list of part time employees.
Do you not know about DOT Hours of Service rules for truck drivers? I suggest you start studying the basics of them. You will be at work (from the time you punch in until you punch out) up to 14 hours a day; and if paid following one of the union contracts covering your hub, paid up to 13.67 hours. Maybe you'll be able to bid on a start time on a weekly basis, maybe once for the season. Don't fall in love with it. You're seasonal; if dispatches needs change, your start time may change.
Did you at least think to ask what your pay rate will be?
Special UPS Operator
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silenze
Lunch is the best part of the day
Seasonal were paid 30$ an hour this summer in Wisconsin. At least that much this peak
DblsTrpls
Active Member
Just popped back on this thread, after posting it nearly 7 months ago. At my interview they were hiring seasonal feeders, and full time parcel drivers w/CDL. I had an accident in April, and was told to wait, because they were likely going to be in the same predicament in 2019 as 2018. If offered full time, I’ll go with it, and go to feeder as my seniority permits. Question- I have a sleeve tattoo on my left arm. How do they look at that? I can cover it up, no problem.
Brown Now
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Just cover it up. You’ll always have to have it covered. No tats showing. Same with facial hair. Everyone jumps through the hoops to get the job, and then once hired and comfortable with the job, they start pushing the envelope and whining about the tat and hair rule. Please don’t be that guy.
I’m not sure on the $18.74 rate. That’s the rate for a NEW HIRE. Seasonal rates vary,but in the Chicagoland area its$35.
Brown Now
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It’s kinda funny with UPS having the clean cut rule. Have you seen some of these other carries like FXF Freight? Even in Chicago they look like they are band members of ZZ Top.
midwestUPSER269
Member
hello from a fellow Michigander. if you're being hired on as seasonal they'll probably let you go once peak season is over. Work hard and don't complain too much and they might keep you on. Goodluck!
DblsTrpls
Active Member
Haha! I worked at FedEx Freight for six years on linehaul. I had a speeding ticket, and an accident, single vehicle, no ticket, in April...they disqualified me. I guess a rash of bad press due to our drivers at the time being all over the roads and ditches held me just as culpable. Idk- I work for the railroad, but, it’s killing my family. I’ve been talking regularly with with hiring manager for the Great Lakes District, so, I’ll give it a shot in May.
I also have a full beard, though, not ZZ Top status.
Special UPS Operator
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If I hit training in IVIS do I get paid for the time?? In this situation available hours are not going down??
Am I being screwed by the trainer??
Am I being screwed by the trainer??
