Job Title: UPS Package Delivery Driver
Company: United Parcel Service (UPS)
Location: Multiple U.S. cities — apply at the UPS Careers site
Schedule: Full‑time, 8–10 hour shifts Mon–Fri; occasional Saturdays
Salary & Benefits:
- Starting pay around $23/hour, with top drivers at ~$45/hour plus overtime
- Full healthcare with low co-pays, pension contributions, paid vacations, holidays, and union protections
- No CDL required; training and DOT physical provided by UPS
What You’d Do
- Begin each day at a UPS facility loading packages into your UPS truck
- Deliver packages to homes and businesses, navigating pre-set routes
- Lift packages (up to 70 lbs) and provide courteous, efficient customer service
- Use handheld scanners to update delivery status and interact with dispatch teams
Pros
- Stable employment with a major logistics company and strong union support
- Excellent compensation and overtime potential, among the best-paid non-CDL roles in freight
- Career growth opportunities from seasonal to full-time and advancement within UPS
Cons
- Highly physical job with heat exposure, long hours, and repetitive lifting (especially during summer or peak season)
- Structured and demanding pace—multiple stops and fixed schedules can be stressful
- Seniority-driven advancement—some suggest drivers start as part-time package handlers before earning a route, which may take time
See the full job description and apply here.
Would You Take This Job?
This role offers solid pay, excellent benefits, and strong job security—but it’s also demanding physically and requires early starts and long hours. For many, it’s a well-paying career; for others, the physical demands may be too intense.
Would you take this job? Why or why not?