Driver Opportunity(Part-Time)@ UPS-Yakima
Role Based in Yakima
Why This Role?
- FLEXIBLE ROLE: Driver Opportunity (Yakima)
- Team: UPS (Yakima Branch)
- Location: Yakima, WA (Local Candidates Only)
- Status: ⚡ New Listing.
- Yakima needs reliable people like you.
- Start earning quickly with UPS.
What We Offer
- Starting Pay: $21-$25/hr ($23.00/hr)
- Perks: Fast-paced environment.
- Highlight: Earn Cash on Your Schedule in Yakima.
About UPS & Our Culture
Not every UPS driver needs a brown truck. Our Personal Vehicle Driver program — known inside UPS as the PVD program — recruits independent, reliable individuals to deliver packages using their own personal car or SUV during peak demand periods. If you are searching for UPS driver jobs with your own car that offer flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and the backing of the most recognized delivery brand in the world, the PVD program is your entry point. No commercial vehicle needed, no specialized equipment required — just a clean driving record, a reliable vehicle, a smartphone, and the motivation to represent UPS at every customer's door.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"The PVD program is perfect for my lifestyle. I pick up my package assignment from the UPS building, load my SUV, and execute a residential route on my own schedule within the day's delivery window. The per-mile reimbursement covers my fuel costs, the weekly pay hits on time every week, and using my own vehicle means I was working within days of applying. The UPS personal vehicle driver program is the fastest way I have found to start earning with UPS without waiting for a package car opening." - Current Personal Vehicle Driver, Phoenix, AZ.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Personal Vehicle Driver, you collect a pre-sorted package assignment from your local UPS facility, load parcels into your own vehicle, and execute a residential delivery route using the UPS delivery app — bringing the full professionalism of the UPS brand to every customer doorstep from the driver's seat of your personal car.
- Daily Package Pickup: Arrive at your assigned UPS facility at the designated start time, collect your sorted package assignment, and load parcels into your personal vehicle in the delivery sequence order recommended by the UPS routing app on your smartphone.
- Residential Route Execution: Navigate your assigned residential delivery area using the UPS driver app's turn-by-turn routing, completing each stop by scanning the package, placing it at the correct location, and photographing the placement for delivery confirmation.
- Vehicle & Appearance Standards: Maintain your personal vehicle in a clean, reliable condition and present yourself in neat, professional attire at every customer interaction — as a UPS Personal Vehicle Driver you are the UPS brand in your neighborhood.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Personal Vehicle Drivers receive competitive hourly pay, per-mile vehicle reimbursement to offset personal car operating costs, and weekly direct-deposit paychecks. Flexible scheduling allows PVD associates to set availability around existing obligations. Strong performance in the PVD role is formally recognized in UPS's internal hiring process for permanent package car driver openings — the most financially powerful outcome a UPS driver with own car role can produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Driver Opportunity@ UPS position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $21 - $25. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Yakima.
Where is this Driver Opportunity@ UPS job located?
This position is based in Yakima, WA. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Yakima.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Driver Opportunity@ UPS job?
No prior experience is required. UPS provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
UPS typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Yakima position.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
Does UPS pay weekly for this role?
UPS offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the Yakima facility.
