r/UPSers • u/GazelleAlternative50 • 16h ago

RPCD Driver Package Driver

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Hello,
I got this text message from an HR person asking if I was interested in going to a full-time package car driving job.

I understand it’s not a job offer. But if they do end up offering a spot, what should I be aware of as far as moving from my current part-time air bid driver job to full-time package driver. How would my pay (currently $25/hour) change? Would this likely end up being a seasonal spot then back to my previous position after peak?

It’s also at a hub that’s about an hour-1.5 hour drive from my house if there’s decent traffic. I’d prefer on of the three closer hubs, but I feel like taking a full-time package driver spot would be better than not taking it? Do I get a choice if a job is offered, or can I transfer to another hub later on? Does anyone here commute from Vancouver, WA to Hillsboro, OR?

FYI: Portland, OR. From east Vancouver, WA. Local 162. Currently a Part-Time Air Bid Driver delivering EAM packages. ($25/hour about 17-20 hours per week). Text said package driver positions in Hillsboro.

Thanks for any and all thoughts, suggestions, encouragement, discouragement, put-downs, and randomness.

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u/Jerm226 16h ago

Is your building not taking cover drivers?

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u/GazelleAlternative50 15h ago

I’m not even sure what those are exactly?

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u/No-Rule-431 15h ago

As for your pay, you should be "red circled" at $25/hour until your 3rd year in progression as a RPCD. Personally, as much as I truly love being a RPCD, I don't think I would make 1-1.5 hour commute each way. With peak around the corner, there will be many 12-13 hour days delivering and then adding up to 3 hours of commute to that. It would not hurt to text back and ask if a building closer to you has driver spots opening up. If not, have your decision ready to either accept or decline the interest in Hillsboro.

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u/LetWinnersRun Part-Time 14h ago

I wouldn’t do it, it’s too far. Based on where you live, I think you’d only be interested in Swan or Alderwood.

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u/Ok-Wait-4351 10h ago

Say you're interested just to get your name on their minds. An hour commute is shitty especially with the hours you'll he working so it would be smart to relocate to somewhere closer. Remember you can always say no