driver helper

  1. NS_Highlander

    Driver helping with a road supervisor.

    I was just watching a youtube video with this guy named "Maynard" and he stated that if you are helping a supervisor on the road that "you will make what he makes". Is this really true? He was referencing people who work in the "hub" and gave a scenario where if they went on the road and...
  2. cheryl

    Delivery worker gets packaged

    Delivery worker gets packaged - Stamford Advocate It’s the mystery of the Christmas cheer. Police said a UPS driver called in to report that his helper was intoxicated, and he couldn’t figure out how it happened. When police arrived at the delivery truck on Melon Patch Lane they said the...
  3. U

    Hired as a driver helper, couldn’t work first day due to illness... am I still employed?

    I got hired as a driver helper for the xmas season and said I could start working last friday (12/14). I got a call that morning asking me to work, and I told them I can’t due to being sick, but I should be able to work on monday. It’s now monday (12/17) and I never received a call. Did they...
  4. Brandon5658

    Tips on being a Driver Helper?

    Third month of UPS so far, just joined the union. Doing preload in the sort aisle as well as loading trucks on Saturdays. I recently started doing driver helper and I like it. Haven't learned the DIAD yet but its looking promising. The extra hours are really helping me out (when they remember to...
  5. Brandon5658

    Progression?

    So when I first joined up the United Parcel Service it bleeping sucked. Always being expected to work at a certain pace that was alien to me, being so tired I wanted to walk out etc. I think I'm finally adjusted though. This past week I've been loading 3-5 trucks no problem. My supervisor thinks...
  6. DoPushUPS

    Can a PT AM Loader sign a TDC sheet?

    I was a driver helper with one of the highest seniority drivers. He put in a good word for me and I accepted an offer for pre load. He knows I want to drive, and said he's still putting in a good word for me. He also told me no one is signing the sheets for driving jobs. I don't have my 30 days...
  7. iceiceice

    Seasonal Driver Helper last paycheck help

    I'm a seasonal driver helper and on my last day (12/26/2017) I've only work for 1 hour and 36 minutes. I didn't go to the building yesterday to get it because when I went there last week they said they can just send it by mail. I tried to call the number they gave us but no one answered. Anyone...
  8. B

    Center and driver helper question, on topic please

    Center and helper question. Five hours in the center, followed by 6 hours on a package car. HR is claiming they are two different jobs, therefore no OT.. They show up on the same paycheck though. Any thoughts, ideas, arguments before I file a grievance? Thanks in advance for any real thoughts…
  9. HEFFERNAN

    Driver Helper caught stealing during job

    UPS driver accused of stealing package during delivery in North Haven *actually a driver helper - the headline is misleading 1) This guy was just hired last week. Obviously, they didn't hire enough people so they rushed him through orientation. How many casual drivers got "rushed through" ...
  10. OrionsBitch

    Helper Cellphones

    Anyone else get the helper phones that they is as diads? Haha what a joke these things are... Management "these phones are way easier to use" First thing you need to do is have them create a upers account online. Takes forever. And doesn't work half the time. Then they password protected the...
  11. U

    Background check for seasonal driver helper

    I am interested in applying for a seasonal driver helper position. However, I am concerned about the background check. I currently have no conviction of any kind on my record, but I do have a pending criminal charge (a felony, but not theft or burglary). Do you think I have a chance?
  12. N

    “On Topic” Driver Helper question

    I was recently hired this Wednesday and was told I would be called in for work friday after thanksgiving. Its already monday and still no calls. I made sure all my information was perfectly stated. I have my uniform and everything. Although I don’t have a number to call but I can drive up to HR...
  13. K

    Package handler

    I want to eventually become a Ups package delivery driver. I've worked a couple seasons with UPS as a driver helper. I'm aware that you would typically have to start at an entry level position to work your way up to driver. I'm currently part of a different trades union but I am thinking of...
  14. M

    Willing to accept part of seasonal Porter termination however strongly feel termination wrongful

    A few years ago I have the chance to be a driver helper I was overweight unmotivated and not A positive thinker the time I spent working with my driver was probably the most fun and motivating experience I've had it any job by the end of my employment for the Christmas season I lost 30 lb had...
  15. B

    Ups driver helper helppppp

    we don’t get uniforms this year bc last year peak season helpers didn’t return sooo what exactly do I wear they didn’t tell us , help I start tomorrow :sad-very:
  16. P

    Drivers-What flashlight do you use to look for addresses?

    So..now that it gets dark at 530 pm...Let me be the first to tell you drivers....I HIGHLY suggest you to invest in a 1Tac 1200 Tactical flashlight. It super durable..the light has telescope zoom;you pull the zoom all the way out..It changes the shape of the super bright light to a mere rectangle...
  17. AshB.

    Cart Driver-Day 2

    Hey guys! Yesterday was my first day as a seasonal “Driver Helper” here in Ohio. Which is in reality a cart driver. Obviously from reading the threads I’ve realized the likelihood of obtaining a part-time job are slim to none. I’m just looking for tips to help me while I’m living the UPS...
  18. Mayor of Browntown

    Perm PT Package handler to Driver helper for peak

    I was hired as a permanently PT package handler and work in Irregs inside the hub for day sort. Can I become a driver helper just during peak and then go back to PH?
  19. sweetUPS

    Hired seasonal worker

    Friend was called in to come to work next week. But not to much information was given. Told her to come in at 8am. She received a phone call a few weeks ago and she asked if she wanted to do driver helper and package handle and she said yes. Curious to know about working two position. Is the...
  20. A

    Preload/Helper and taking Lunches

    I am doing preload for about 4.5 hours every morning and then doing the driver helper after. So far I have done it 6 times and I have not taken a lunch. I specifically remember signing a waiver saying that I waive my first lunch between the 5 and 6 hour and that I waive the second lunch after...
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