What is a “casual” driver?

[abelcain]

I applied and got a package delivery driver position but didn’t start yet, still in intergrad.

I looked at my application and realized it was changed to “casual delivery driver” with no job description. I haven’t been able to find a post anywhere that explains what that actually is though.

Can anybody explain what that position actually is?

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I applied and got a package delivery driver position but didn’t start yet, still in intergrad.

I looked at my application and realized it was changed to “casual delivery driver” with no job description. I haven’t been able to find a post anywhere that explains what that actually is though.

Can anybody explain what that position actually is?

It means they will use you when they need you.

 

[abelcain]

It means they will use you when they need you.

Like indefinitely? Or is it a seasonal thing that ends? And is that the same thing as a cover driver?

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Like indefinitely? Or is it a seasonal thing that ends? And is that the same thing as a cover driver?

you will have to ask him if there's no way I can actually answer that question for you

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Like indefinitely? Or is it a seasonal thing that ends? And is that the same thing as a cover driver?

Casuals and cover drivers are pretty much the same----the major difference is bid cover drivers will work before all other cover/casual drivers. Bid cover drivers do not have their own routes but work pretty much every day and are guaranteed 8 hours whenever they are put on road.

I started out as an off the street casual driver and had my FT seniority in less than a year. It is a great way to learn a lot of routes.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

This may have changed but when I was a casual if you worked two or fewer days in a week you could file for unemployment for that week.

 

[542thruNthru]

I applied and got a package delivery driver position but didn’t start yet, still in intergrad.

I looked at my application and realized it was changed to “casual delivery driver” with no job description. I haven’t been able to find a post anywhere that explains what that actually is though.

Can anybody explain what that position actually is?

This all depends on where you are. Many different areas have the same name for different positions.

 

[abelcain]

Casuals and cover drivers are pretty much the same----the major difference is bid cover drivers will work before all other cover/casual drivers. Bid cover drivers do not have their own routes but work pretty much every day and are guaranteed 8 hours whenever they are put on road.

I started out as an off the street casual driver and had my FT seniority in less than a year. It is a great way to learn a lot of routes.

Thanks m8. How often did you get called in for work when you started? I’ve seen posts with on call drivers saying it can be months between calls which is making me nervous lol. I’m in upstate NY too, what did you think about your starting position?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I had just gotten out of the military when I was hired at UPS. I was fortunate in that I was hired during a period of growth.

Get yourself a side job that will offer the flexibility of calling off whenever UPS calls you in to work. I worked nights stocking shelves at a grocery store and delivered auto parts on the days that I was not delivering packages.

I had a young family and even though my (ex) wife had a really good job (RN) I would not have been able to start on the inside and work my way up, which is the preferred way among "real" drivers.

You will not go "months" between calls; in fact, as busy as it is now, you may have a hard time getting a day off between now and Peak.

What part of Upstate NY do you call home? I spent 30 years in Plattsburgh and relocated to the Albany area when I retired in 2018.

 

[Wally]

In my local a casual is a non-union temp, summer or peak. You can work May through peak. After that, you either make book or you are fired.

 

[abelcain]

I had just gotten out of the military when I was hired at UPS. I was fortunate in that I was hired during a period of growth.

Get yourself a side job that will offer the flexibility of calling off whenever UPS calls you in to work. I worked nights stocking shelves at a grocery store and delivered auto parts on the days that I was not delivering packages.

I had a young family and even though my (ex) wife had a really good job (RN) I would not have been able to start on the inside and work my way up, which is the preferred way among "real" drivers.

You will not go "months" between calls; in fact, as busy as it is now, you may have a hard time getting a day off between now and Peak.

What part of Upstate NY do you call home? I spent 30 years in Plattsburgh and relocated to the Albany area when I retired in 2018.

Albany too
Thats good advice on the other job, I got another job working overnight at the casino so I think that could work out in the mean time. And I definitely forgot to consider the lockdown, that’s a good point I’m sure they’ll need the extra workers

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Albany too
Thats good advice on the other job, I got another job working overnight at the casino so I think that could work out in the mean time. And I definitely forgot to consider the lockdown, that’s a good point I’m sure they’ll need the extra workers

Rivers?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

In my local a casual is a non-union temp, summer or peak. You can work May through peak. After that, you either make book or you are fired.

Casuals are required to join the union within 30 days in my former local.

 

[ManInBrown]

I applied and got a package delivery driver position but didn’t start yet, still in intergrad.

I looked at my application and realized it was changed to “casual delivery driver” with no job description. I haven’t been able to find a post anywhere that explains what that actually is though.

Can anybody explain what that position actually is?

It means you are a body with a pulse

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

Casuals and cover drivers are pretty much the same----the major difference is bid cover drivers will work before all other cover/casual drivers. Bid cover drivers do not have their own routes but work pretty much every day and are guaranteed 8 hours whenever they are put on road.

I started out as an off the street casual driver and had my FT seniority in less than a year. It is a great way to learn a lot of routes.

You don't need to know how to load 'em. Lol.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

I applied and got a package delivery driver position but didn’t start yet, still in intergrad.

I looked at my application and realized it was changed to “casual delivery driver” with no job description. I haven’t been able to find a post anywhere that explains what that actually is though.

Can anybody explain what that position actually is?

Generally it is someone who does not believe in seniority Lol.

 

[Richard Harrow]

I applied and got a package delivery driver position but didn’t start yet, still in intergrad.

I looked at my application and realized it was changed to “casual delivery driver” with no job description. I haven’t been able to find a post anywhere that explains what that actually is though.

Can anybody explain what that position actually is?

You will be doing the same job as a regular driver only you will not receive the typical brown uniform

You'll wear khaki slacks, an untucked shirt, some designer accessories and a really nice pair of shoes. You know, casual.

 

[BrownBaggage]

A casual position is not a full time position. Sorry bud.

 

[Maplewood]

I applied and got a package delivery driver position but didn’t start yet, still in intergrad.

I looked at my application and realized it was changed to “casual delivery driver” with no job description. I haven’t been able to find a post anywhere that explains what that actually is though.

Sounds like a Scab!



Can anybody explain what that position actually is?

 

[Smokeylt]

Same thing happened to me except I completed Integrad and was scheduled to start my on road training. I reported for training and was given a DIAD and a route., but. while I was waiting for trainer I was told he called out with the flu and I was sent home and told to come back the next week. I came back the next week and was told there was no trainer for me. Since that time I have done some checking and found that route had been given to another new hire. Now the people I was hired with have moved on and are on their way to completing their thirty days. I keep coming in only to be told my trainer has to work at the hub today and I am sent home. Very discouraging. I have been out work since May and I was hoping to get back to work for the holidays, at least.