22.4 vs Utility Driver

[UnionStrong]

Sorry I leaked it out
Just like @UnionStrong Depends....

Dirty bastard!

 

[Jeiio]

Oh really? Where did you stumble across such top secret information?

Sorry take that as just what I think might happen. It probably won't though.

 

[MECH-lift]

Sorry take that as just what I think might happen. It probably won't though.

I hope they do eliminate it , ITS RIDICULOUS

 

[542thruNthru]

Yeah that's what I'm thinking. We have a couple utility drivers that rarely ever drive but still kept on as utility so I don't think they'd ever take me off. I read through the contract and apparently if you run 60 days as a cover driver you automatically qualify for any FT driving position so no 30 day qualifying period required.

What supplemental agreement are you?

 

[Babagounj]

Can you post what a supervisor is?

picture a chicken with it's head missing

 

[SorryLazyPOS]

picture a chicken with it's head missing

 

[FozziesDeliveries]

If you want to eventually go full time and there are 22.4 positions available now I would bid into 22.4. Doesn't pay progression reset because you are going from a part time position to a full time (unless of course you are already making more)?

Going to full time you can start building seniority to bid into an rpcd position sooner (unless that changes) and seniority for bidding a route. Company seniority only applies for vacations, so ANY 22.4 that gets in before you go to full time will have more seniority than you for bidding routes.

 

[Jeiio]

What supplemental agreement are you?

Western

 

[Jeiio]

If you want to eventually go full time and there are 22.4 positions available now I would bid into 22.4. Doesn't pay progression reset because you are going from a part time position to a full time (unless of course you are already making more)?

Going to full time you can start building seniority to bid into an rpcd position sooner (unless that changes) and seniority for bidding a route. Company seniority only applies for vacations, so ANY 22.4 that gets in before you go to full time will have more seniority than you for bidding routes.

All of what you said is very true and all points that I have considered. My reasoning behind starting in Utility and then later on bidding for 22.4 (whenever they post bids for it again) is:

1) Once I make my 30 days as utility I get red circled in at @~$33 an hour, and keep that if/when I go 22.4 rather than the lousy $20 they start at
2) If I understand the wording in the contract correctly: once I work 60 days as a cover driver, I will then automatically qualify for any FT driving i.e. there's no silly 30 day qualifying period for joining 22.4
3) If I ever decide to switch buildings and do 22.4 to another nearby one I will have the option to do so

You're right about seniority though, that's the only sucky part. But I'm hoping they'll post bids for 22.4 again once I'm done with my days as Utility.

 

[kforte36]

Hiya everyone - just looking for some advice on what path I should take.

I'm currently working preload and just started training for my role as a utility driver / cover driver for my warehouse and enjoying it so far! Our warehouse also has bids for 22.4 positions right now so that's something I have been considering. My plan is to eventually become a RPCD.

From what I understand: utility drivers start at a higher pay for the days that you drive than 22.4 does. Also if and when you choose to become 22.4 down the line (however long that position even exists at UPS) you keep that same utility pay until you hit full progression after 4 years under current contract. The flexibility is also nice for if you don't want to work too many hours except for during peak.

However...we have a new contract coming up in about a year and I've heard 22.4 is going to be eliminated and they will be grandfathered into RPCDs (I could be wrong that). So I'm not sure whether I should stick to utility or head straight into 22.4 with the lower pay hanging on the promise that I'll be bumped to RPCD in a year keeping my progression.

Any advice is much appreciated, thanks

How are 22.4 drivers being used in your center?

 

[Commercial Inside Release]

Used the same way you use your Kia Forte 3.6L
Rode hard, and put away wet.

 

[PT Car Washer]

Used the same way you use your Kia Forte 3.6L
Rode hard, and put away wet.

$20/hr delivery driver vs a $41/hr delivery driver. Who are you going to abuse?

 

[SorryLazyPOS]

$20/hr delivery driver vs a $41/hr delivery driver. Who are you going to abuse?

My centers mentality is to abuse the 41/hr driver.