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UPS Career Path Program

Promoting from within and helping UPSers build meaningful and rewarding careers is important to UPS. Looking to move up with us, you’ve come to the right place to learn about the UPS Career Path Program and the process of seeking out new opportunities within the company. Give your career the shift it needs today!

How it Works

Union Positions

Local processes vary, so be sure to start by telling your supervisor you’d like to be considered for new opportunities. Expressing interest can include putting your name on a bid list or submitting an opportunity request form or letter of intent.

Non-Union Positions

Visit UPSers.com to see new job opportunities. Search MCO on the myHR tab. Apply when you find a position you're interested in.

Union Positions

UPS will review your seniority and qualifications (i.e., driver qualifications) for the position.

Non-Union Positions

UPS will review your education, skills, length of service, and certifications (if relevant) to verify your qualifications match the job you applied for.

All Jobs

If you're selected for an opportunity, your supervisor will discuss the next steps with you.

Fast Facts

  • Earn up to $95,000* as a Package Delivery Driver
  • More than 18,000 management people were promoted from union positions
  • Local tractor-trailer drivers earn $112,000* per year on average
  • Non-seasonal UPSers are eligible for education assistance of up to $5,250* per year or $25,000* per lifetime

* Contingent upon length of service and geographical location

Career Paths

Inside Manual (Package Handler)

Promotion (Union-Free)

  • PT Supervisor (OPS)
  • Non-Ops Functions (FT/PT)
  • Non-Op Administrative

PT Options (Union)

  • Temporary Cover Driver (TCD)
  • Air Driver
  • Revenue Recovery / Clerk
  • Customer Counter

FT Options (Union)

  • FFT Driver
  • 22.3 / 22.4 Combo
  • Mechanic (certified)
  • Customer Counter

Package Driver

Promotion (Union-Free)

  • FT Supervisor (on-road supervisor)

FT Options (Union)

  • Feeder Driver
  • 22.3 / 22.4 Combo
  • Customer Counter

Part Time Supervisor

FT Options (Union)

  • FT Driver*

* PT Sup from Ops. filling a 6 to 1 opening

Union-Free Options

  • Administrative (FT)
  • FT Specialist
  • FT Supervisor and Above

Seasonal Hires

Inside Manual • Driver Helper • PVD • Driver • PT Supervisor

Re-Hire (Permanent)

  • Union position (PT/FT)

Re-Hire (Permanent)

  • Management
  • Administrative

PT Options (Union)

  • Inside Manual: Preload / Local Sort / Hub
  • Air Driver
  • Revenue Recovery / Clerk
  • Customer Counter

Union-Free Options

  • PT Supervisor (OPS)
  • Non-Ops Functions
    (FT/PT Management)
  • Non-Ops Administrative

FT Options (Union)

  • FT Driver*
  • Mechanic (certified)

* FT Driver only when filling a 6 to 1 opening

Invested in Your Goals

One of the great things about working for UPS is that it can take you almost anywhere. Whether you want to advance in the role you know or move to a different area entirely, we’re here to help make it happen. Take it from these UPSers, all of whom have grown rewarding careers delivering what matters.

Team members Bradley and Kyle on career growth at UPS

Grow With Us

UPS has a strong promote-from-within culture that stems from investing time and resources in employee growth. Bradley and Kyle experienced this firsthand, when their seasonal roles led to thriving long-term careers.

Team members Jalen and Brenda on career growth at UPS

Find Your Path

It takes all kinds of roles to keep things running at UPS. No matter what you’re looking for, you can find it here! For UPSers like Jalen and Brenda, this means tons of opportunities to learn, grow, and build a dream career.

Todd and Racquel talk about how they grow, advance, and shift at UPS

Keep Moving Forward

In a career with UPS, where you start is often not where you end up! Every day brings opportunities to expand your skillset and discover your full potential. Take it from Todd and Racquel, two UPSers making the most of our growth-oriented culture.

FAQ

Every UPS employee is eligible for the UPS Career Path Program.

For union represented opportunities, follow your local process to express your interest. For example, put your name on the bid list, submit an opportunity request form or letter of intent, etc. For all other opportunities, visit UPSers.com and search for MCO in the myHR tab. Also inform your supervisor that you would like to be considered for new opportunities.

UPS Package Delivery Drivers do not need a CDL, just a valid driver’s license issued in the state that they live in.

It will depend on your role. Some positions don’t require an interview while others do—just like when people apply for their first role at UPS.

Successfully securing a new role will depend on the position you apply for. For union-represented opportunities, including driver positions: UPS will review your seniority and qualifications (i.e., driver qualifications) for the position. For all other opportunities: UPS will review your education, skills, length of service and certifications (if relevant) to verify that your qualifications match the job you applied for.

Union-represented and other UPSers, both part- and full-time, are eligible for education assistance from day one. Through this program, you can receive up to $5,250* per year or $25,000* per lifetime. You can also get financial support for books and other materials needed for your studies.

*Dependent on length of service and geographic location

Requirements and qualifications will differ by role. Union roles include package drivers, tractor trailer drivers and mechanics.