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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

For union-represented opportunities, including driver positions

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. Also inform your supervisor that you would like to be considered for new opportunities.

For all other opportunities

See job opportunities by visiting UPSers.com and searching MCO on the myHR tab. Apply when you find a position you're interested in.

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 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

Female employee driving a UPS vehicle and smiling
  • 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 Path Examples

Promotion
(Union-Free)

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

Hire

  • Inside Manual: Preload / Local Sort Hub (Day, Twi, Night)

Job Opening
Inside Manual (Package Handler)

Hire

  • Inside Manual: Preload / Local Sort Hub (Day, Twi, Night)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

UPS Career Path Program 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 (Opens in new window) 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.