The ups driver position can be either fulltime or parttime. A parttime job seasonal job with ups is a great way to have extra pay for the winter season. How can ups continue to pay their drivers 100k a year. You just have to be able to lift a minimum of 70 pounds to work for ups. Dec 29, 2018 when i worked for ups as a package car driver, people would tell me that they would love to have my job. Its the nature of the job itself rather than the company being evil or anything. In this recruitment video for the united parcel service you can see what its like to be a driver helper. Check out the latest driver helper jobs or see driver helper salaries at other companies. Which is better to work as, package handler for ups or. Ups package handler hourly salaries in the united states.
The work was about the same, except ups worked me harder, the benefits were about the same, they cost about the same 12 bucks a week at fedex and union dues were about 910 bucks a week at ups. Just because sometimes i worked 10 hours do to the christmas high package volume that needed to be delivered, on my checked it had only for 24 hours a week. What is the job description for a temporary driver helper for. Driver helpers are responsible for all tasks with the exception of driving, such. The day publishing company, established in 1881 by john a. Working within an assigned area, this is more than just a driving job. Seasonal driver helper 264 package handler 123 driver helper 111 inside sales representative 89 ups package handler 70 delivery driver 48 part time supervisor 47 ups preload 42 account executive 35 intern 31 loader 29 ups loader 28 seasonal package handler 28 supervisor 26 unloader 23 customer service. Get behind the wheel for ups in a role that suits you best. The work was about the same, except ups worked me harder, the benefits were about the same, they cost about the same 12 bucks a week at fedex and union dues were about 910 bucks a.
News and information from ups, track your shipment, create a new shipment or schedule a pickup, caluclate time and costs or find a. Nov 21, 2010 you might want to look into becoming a ups driver or fed ex driver. I read online that ups drivers make an excellent income. I would tell them, no, you just want my paycheck, you dont want this job. Ive worked at the post office, fedex, and have my class a cdl. Get a free, personalized salary estimate based on todays market. After four years of driving you will reach top pay, which. Work in your own community as a seasonal driver helper for ups. Shipping, freight, logistics and supply chain management from. Salary information comes from 193 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on indeed. From my understanding ups typically hires within their company. Two major players in the delivery business are ups and fedex. Driver helpers are responsible for all tasks with the exception of driving, such as loading and unloading the truck, interacting with customers, and filling out paperwork to record deliveries.
Earn extra cash for the holidays helping to deliver packages to residents and businesses near your hometown. A driver helper will be given the policy book after hire. When i worked for ups as a package car driver, people would tell me that they would love to have my job. Apr 29, 2018 ups driver richie black shares his story on the eve of his retirement from ups after 33 years on the job. Just because sometimes i worked 10 hours do to the christmas high package volume that needed to be delivered, on my checked it had only. For non otr, local drivers the differences are even more. This estimate is based upon 1 fedex ground driver helper salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Compare more salaries for ups driver helper in charlotte, nc at. You just have to be able to lift a minimum of 70 pounds to work for.
Apply to driver assistant, delivery driver, delivery helper and more. Ups salaries and position summaries how to work for brown. Dec 11, 2008 i once worked driver helper, would never do it again. Fedex driver assistant salaries in the united states. A driver helper does whatever is needed to keep a truck running short of driving it. Jun 02, 2011 two major players in the delivery business are ups and fedex. Its the nature of the job itself rather than the company.
I can see they also take advantage of their drivers, much like uber. Fedex express is looking for people to fill courier positions. Jul 06, 2011 ups, though, is more generous with bonuses. Fedex ground employees with the job title maintenance. Which is better to be a delivery driver for, fedex or ups. In addition, senior program analysts stand to make. Ups requires all employees to adhere to the ups appearance guidelines as detailed in the ups policy book. Salary information comes from 193 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on indeed in the past 36 months. Ups driver helpers provide assistance to ups drivers by completing a variety of activities except driving. The face of fedex to our customers, you will organise and complete the collection and delivery of their packages. Ups is currently looking for seasonal parttime driver helpers in the coquitlam area and port moody.
They continue to grow and are very competitive with other companies such as fedex. See all driver helper salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market. Transports freight from the airport to the fedex facility and back and provides additional administrative and clerical support. The starting pay for the ups driver helper position can vary significantly based on the area that you live in. Driver helper jobs in united states at united parcel service. I will as well second the fact this is a very grueling job. Ups canada salary trends based on salaries posted anonymously by ups canada employees. I once worked driver helper, would never do it again. While the work can be summarized in a job description, many of the duties are left to the driver s discretion. A feeder driver is the most coveted position in the company for some. While i do enjoy my job as a small package driver fedex, ups seems like the. Package handlers and new hires i hope this maybe a incentive for you to become a ups driver one day and live the life you deserve. Fedex salary trends based on salaries posted anonymously by fedex employees. In addition, seasonal openings sometimes are available, which can lead to permanent positions later on.
Ups recommends sturdy, slip resistant black or brown leather shoes. I am starting to appreciate how easy uber driving can be related to ups driver or helper. Earn extra cash for the holidays helping to deliver packages to residents and businesses near your. Characteristics of different types of driver positions at ups.
Ups driver richie black shares his story on the eve of his retirement from ups after 33 years on the job. And the working conditions are far superior at fedex. Many driver helpers work the job as a way of getting a foot in the door of the trucking industry, though it can make a. You might want to look into becoming a ups driver or fed ex driver.
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