Delivery Driver - Drive Your Own Car

Delivery Driver-Drive Your Own Car

Company Overview

UPS is a package delivery and logistics company whose employees help connect people and businesses with shipments they need. Its services include delivering household products, gifts, medicines, and other important packages to customers and communities. The delivery team contributes directly to this work by transporting shipments and providing customer service throughout the process. UPS also has teams in package handling, finance, technology, engineering, marketing, and other fields, and it emphasizes ethical business practices, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.

Role and Responsibilities of Delivery Driver

In this position, you will operate a UPS delivery vehicle and deliver packages to homes and businesses in the community and beyond. The role combines driving, lifting, and customer-facing duties, so it is suited to someone who enjoys an active workday and working outdoors. As a full-time casual package delivery driver, you can expect to work 8–10 hours daily, with workdays scheduled Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday based on business needs.
• Operate UPS trucks to carry out package deliveries.
• Deliver boxes and packages of different shapes and sizes to residential and business addresses.
• Lift and move shipments weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Provide excellent service to customers during deliveries.
• Use strong driving skills to operate delivery vehicles.
• Work the applicable Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday schedule.
• Follow UPS appearance standards and wear the uniform supplied by the company.

Required Skills and Experience of Delivery Driver
• Ability to lift packages weighing up to 70 lbs.
• A valid driver's license. A CDL is not required, and the license type required may differ by state.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong driving skills.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Ability to follow UPS appearance guidelines and wear the company-provided uniform.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive training and growth opportunities are available through UPS for casual package delivery drivers. These opportunities help drivers develop the knowledge and skills needed for their work.

Compensation and Benefits of Delivery Driver
• $23.00 per hour in base pay.
• Excellent weekly pay.
• Extensive training and growth opportunities.
• Permanent, full-time delivery drivers receive an average total compensation package of $145,000 per year.
• Permanent, full-time delivery drivers can receive up to seven weeks of paid vacation.
• Permanent, full-time delivery drivers receive paid time off for holidays, sick leave, and option days.
• A defined-benefit pension plan to which UPS contributes for each employee.

About UPS

UPS delivers products and packages that support daily life, including household necessities, holiday gifts, college care packages, and life-saving medicines. Its workforce spans package handling, delivery driving, finance, technology, engineering, marketing, and other professional areas. The company is committed to ethical conduct, sustainable business practices, and environmental conscientiousness. UPS seeks to deliver what matters to customers, communities, colleagues, and the world, while fostering a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. As an equal opportunity employer, UPS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)

"Valued the pay but emphasized long hours, heavy lifting and working in different weather conditions."

FAQ:

Q: Is it worth being a seasonal UPS driver?
A: Yes, seasonal UPS driving jobs offer competitive short-term pay and holiday work opportunities, but the work can be physically demanding.

Q: Do seasonal UPS drivers use their own cars?
A: Yes, UPS Seasonal Support Drivers may use personal vehicles for deliveries, while other seasonal drivers operate company vehicles.

Q: What is the hiring process for seasonal drivers at UPS?
A: Applicants typically complete an online application, driving record review, required assessments, and onboarding before starting work.

Q: Is it hard to get hired by UPS?
A: Entry-level warehouse and seasonal UPS jobs may have simpler hiring processes, while permanent driver positions are generally more competitive.

Q: Can seasonal UPS drivers become permanent employees?
A: Seasonal drivers may qualify for permanent openings, but conversion depends on staffing needs, qualifications, and applicable seniority rules.

Q: Why do UPS drivers turn right?
A: UPS delivery routes often favor right turns to reduce traffic delays, fuel consumption, and potential accident risks.

Q: Does UPS offer part-time warehouse jobs?
A: Yes, UPS offers part-time warehouse positions, including package handling, sorting, and loading jobs, depending on location.