Full-Time Driver – UPS, Winnipeg, MB
Location: Winnipeg, MB | Company: UPS
UPS is hiring a permanent Full-Time Driver in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to complete scheduled package deliveries and customer pickups from its Winnipeg North Centre.
This delivery position combines safe driving, route planning, vehicle inspections and direct customer service. Candidates must hold a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence or Canadian equivalent and have a clean driver’s abstract.
About the Winnipeg Driver Position
UPS drivers help move packages between the company’s distribution network, local businesses and residential customers. Employees in this position are responsible for completing assigned delivery and pickup schedules while following established driving, safety and service procedures.
The position is based at Unit 8, 75 Meridian Drive in Winnipeg. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, although daily start times and shift hours may vary according to operational requirements and package volumes.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Daily work focuses on safe vehicle operation, reliable parcel delivery and professional service throughout assigned Winnipeg routes.
Package Deliveries
Deliver parcels to residential and commercial addresses while following assigned routes and UPS service procedures.
Customer Pickups
Collect scheduled shipments from customers and ensure packages enter the UPS transportation network correctly.
Vehicle Inspections
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections to identify concerns and support safe vehicle operation.
Route Planning
Use road maps, navigation resources and other trip-planning aids to complete daily stops efficiently.
Dispatch Problem Solving
Respond to route changes, delivery complications and dispatch issues that may arise during the working day.
Customer Service
Represent UPS professionally when interacting with customers and provide clear, courteous delivery service.
Driver Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must possess a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence or an accepted Canadian equivalent. A clean driver’s abstract is also required. Driver candidates must successfully complete the employer’s interviews, driving competency assessment, background check and reference checks.
The position may require employees to lift packages weighing up to 70 pounds, or approximately 32 kilograms, without assistance. Candidates should be prepared for a physically active delivery environment that includes entering and exiting the vehicle, carrying packages and working outdoors during changing weather conditions.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
Successful delivery drivers combine safe driving habits with organization, communication and the ability to adjust when route conditions change.
Consistent attention to traffic conditions, vehicle procedures and defensive driving practices supports safe daily deliveries.
Professional and respectful interactions help create a positive experience for customers receiving or sending packages.
Clear communication is useful when speaking with customers, dispatch personnel and other UPS operations employees.
Planning stops and following delivery information carefully helps drivers complete pickup and delivery schedules efficiently.
The ability to respond calmly to road delays, address questions and dispatch changes helps maintain reliable service.
Compensation, Training and Employee Benefits
UPS states that employees receive weekly compensation and that drivers participate in a guaranteed wage progression. According to the official posting, drivers who complete the applicable progression may reach a top rate above $40 per hour, subject to the employer’s stated conditions.
The published employment package also includes position training, health, dental and vision benefits, group insurance, paid vacation, a defined benefit pension plan, an employee stock purchase plan and access to employee discounts. Eligibility and specific terms are determined by UPS policies and the conditions attached to each program.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the Full-Time Driver position should visit the official UPS careers website to review the complete posting and submit an online application. Applicants should confirm that their driver’s licence and abstract meet the listed requirements before applying.
The recruitment process includes interviews and a driving competency test. Candidates selected to continue may also be required to complete background and reference checks. Workplace accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities participating in the recruitment process.