UPS Driver Helper Winter Attire

[6Brown]

Hey guys,

I just got the job as a driver helper. I'm really looking forward to working with the hard working people of UPS for the season!

I was given a brown pullover jacket and some brown pants as my uniform. What will I be allowed to wear underneath to keep warm? I have a black hoodie that I was thinking about wearing underneath, but I'm not sure if that is against dress code.

I'm not trying to bend or break any rules, I just want to know a textbook answer on what I can and can't wear.

Thanks!

 

[stepitup]

Depending on what you consider cold, I have found that an under armour, long sleeve, shirt that wicks moisture works great. The winter pull overs they provide are really warm. With all the hustle you are going to put forth you are going to need something to keep the sweat off your skin to prevent chills. Cotton as your base layer is not good. I would think white or brown would stay within the uniform guidelines.

 

[rod]

Wear what you need to stay warm. Chances are you will be shedding most of it as the day goes on.

 

[Brownslave688]

No one cares what you wear.

 

[Cementups]

Just be warm and comfortable. Half the time my helper is just in a sweatshirt and his brown pants. Those pullovers are so ridiculously warm that you'll want to take it off. Your driver won't care what you're wearing as long as you show up on time and do what he tells you to.

 

[Man Of Brown]

Last year my helper wasn't given anything uniform wise.

 

[MendozaJ]

You can wear anything underneath. Is UPS skimping on the brown knit hats now?

 

[km3]

Hey guys,

I just got the job as a driver helper. I'm really looking forward to working with the hard working people of UPS for the season!

I was given a brown pullover jacket and some brown pants as my uniform. What will I be allowed to wear underneath to keep warm? I have a black hoodie that I was thinking about wearing underneath, but I'm not sure if that is against dress code.

I'm not trying to bend or break any rules, I just want to know a textbook answer on what I can and can't wear.

Thanks!

When I was a helper, HR told me that any clothing visible under the "uniform" must be white or brown, except for socks, which must be brown or black.

Unless you get a lot of days that are at sub-zero temperatures, I doubt you'll need more than one or two layers of t-shirts underneath the jacket.

 

[Jones]

I always told my helpers to wear whatever they were comfortable with.

 

[ViewAskew]

Anything under armour works wonders

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Anything under armour works wonders

If they already own it---yes----but it would be foolish to drop $50 each (tops and bottoms) for a 4 week job.

 

[Indecisi0n]

Bring hot chocolate. The packet that comes with those little marshmallows.

 

[Rainman]

Bring hot chocolate. The packet that comes with those little marshmallows.

And an extra Thermos with hot water.

 

[wetleg]

Last year my helper wasn't given anything uniform wise.

Yeah our center ran out of uniforms last year so I just wore jeans and a brown t-shirt. And you move so much you rarely get cold.

 

[Scottyhawk]

Dress in layers and bring a led flashlight, and stop closing the door

 

[AllOnTheHorses]

Dress in layers and bring a led flashlight, and stop closing the door

And turn your headlamp off when talking to me.

 

[GillEagan]

I just wear a military jacket cold weather liner underneath the UPS jacket if it gets cold out. It's a green color, but no one is ever going to see it. So I really don't care. None of the drivers in my area care either.

You'd be surprised at some of the things I have seen some of the other driver helpers get away with here.

 

[GillEagan]

Depending on what you consider cold, I have found that an under armour, long sleeve, shirt that wicks moisture works great. The winter pull overs they provide are really warm. With all the hustle you are going to put forth you are going to need something to keep the sweat off your skin to prevent chills. Cotton as your base layer is not good. I would think white or brown would stay within the uniform guidelines.

Actually linen makes a good base layer. It doesn't drench as much as cotton does.