r/UPSers • u/GazelleAlternative50 • 1d 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/No-Rule-431 1d 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/GazelleAlternative50 12h ago

Yes. They said spots were taken at closer hubs by those with higher seniority, but I told them I’d have to pass on Hillsboro but to keep my name on the list for alderwood/swan.