UPS recruiting video. Chicago location

For all that are curious about working for Big Brown, specifically the Feeder driver position.

I just spoke with a recruiter today regarding the feeder position.

here's what I was told.

1. Yes, they will give you full-time hours, but ONLY on a temporary(seasonal) basis. There is no probation period of any type or any indication whatsoever that tells a temp-hire WHEN or even IF they would eventually make it permanent, nothing. The only thing I was told was" if the terminal couldn't function without you"(those were her words verbatim) then you would be offered a permanent position. The only time they had open slots was when someone retired, that's it. The company looks for drivers and hires as much as they can IN-HOUSE. Once that is exhausted, THEN they hire off the street.

2. You MUST join the teamsters union. This was non-negotiable.

3. If there wasn't enough work as a TT driver, you would be thrown into the brown box trucks for the time being. This was done on a seniority basis.

4. Temp hires were paid $30/hr with OT kickin' in after 8hrs. Once permanent, you then slide all the way back to $21/hr for your first year and progress up a 4-year pay scale. Top pay occurs after your 4th year. (Not sure why this guy in the video would say "you will start close to top pay from the beginning. Not true).

All in all, the recruiter did say that working for UPS is a long term commitment and is best suited for a younger individual who's willing to put in the years in order to move up. And NOT suitable for someone making a mid-level career move.

 

There are always those people who can’t play by the rules. They just have to try for more and more time until they finally get managements attention and start being watched. If they don’t get greedy many jobs pay plenty with as much extra work as needed. My old co-driver told me yesterday he has made $80,000 so far this year. In Louisville they are asking people to start work a couple hours early when possible to help make city pickups. He runs a 12 hour job, but they are on the 70 hour clock now so it is possible to do a lot better if someone wants the income.

 

Every weekend we have extra work. I'm just waiting for the big raise.

 

Can a current or previous ups driver discuss how team assignments are made?

It seems like being compatible with your co-driver is a must in order to be happy.

 

You find a guy you like, and you go out with him. Or there are postings from guys who need a partner, and you talk to him or a supervisor.

 

Is there any residency requirements to live within X miles of the terminal ?

 

No, you just need to be able to answer a two-hour work call.

 

Some guys live in a hotel during the week and go home on the weekends. There are ways to work it out.