Terrific seasonal job - Driver Helper UPS Employee Review

5.0
Jan 27, 2011
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Pros

I thoroughly enjoyed working as a seasonal driver's helper. UPS provides the uniform (except for the cap). It's great exercise, and while you have to be in reasonable shape to do it, it isn't as if you have to be Mr. or Ms. Universe. And the pay in my area was pretty decent ($10.50 / hr, averaging around 7 hours per day). Except for one day, I worked with the same driver for the duration. If you are fortunate enough to work with a nice driver, they really appreciate the help!

Cons

At first, I didn't always know if, or where, I would be working. After a while, though, I stayed with the same driver and our meeting time and place became set. Also, be mindful of the weather. The helpers are in and out of the truck constantly, and the trucks are not necessarily toasty warm! :) If you work where temperatures can dip, I highly recommend wearing thermal underwear beneath the UPS brown.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 3, 2015
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Pros

The pay is excellent .health care is 100 % paid with 100 %coverage...with exception to eye and dental which is about 70%..coverage...pension is outstanding..full package with wages and benefits is worth 130,000 yearly..without a college education I am grateful for the standard of living UPS HAS AFFORDED ME AND MY FAMILY!...and with 27 years of service I now get 6 weeks vacation with 8 sick days..and 9 paid holidays...we work hard like many people in the work force but we are well compensated!.

Cons

The only con is while your children are young you give up a lot of family time..I never got to watch my kids play sports and missed a lot of their growing years...the job can be hard on your home life but if you can make it through those years you and your family will enjoy the financial freedom that UPS provides...and now I look forward to a prosperous retirement!...so hang in there all you young drivers...

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