Ulises Perez is an Amazon delivery driver.
He mentally prepares himself for a busy day.
Perez began making TikTok videos to communicate with other drivers.
Ulises Perez is an Amazon delivery driver in Salt Lake, Utah. It has been edited to make it clearer.
As soon as I heard about the job, I wanted to be an Amazon driver. The advertised attractive flexibility and perks of the job made this possible.
It seemed like it would be good for me. I used to work as the general manager of a car wash, but the pay wasn't great and I was in charge of a large number of employees with little to no guidance.
When I turned 21 I was able to join my dream job as an Amazon driver. After leaving my previous job, I applied for a driver's job on Indeed. I became a driver in October 2020 after applying for a few months.
I like driving in a classic step van because of the spaciousness in the cargo area and other perks. During heat waves, there's a fan that helps and a rear door that makes it easier to get around.
I can engage in other life events and important activities outside of the job with the flexibility of the independent contractors. This helps a lot since I'm a gym buff and content creator on different social media platforms. Ulises is an Amazon delivery driver who was hired by a local delivery service partner.
My job is easier in larger cities than it is in my hometown. I sometimes get chased by dogs, but other than that, I mostly keep to myself and limit my conversation with customers.
I make sure to drop off packages at front doors when I deliver. To be able to cover all of my routes, I have to be on high alert and do my rounds quickly.
I get to see my friends and family when I deliver through a familiar route. While I'm on the job, I'm able to connect with people in this way.
It was one of the most annoying parts of my job, but I have come to accept it. Since this is something I don't do, I've come to see it as an add-on at work. It seems like it won't be leaving anytime soon.
A typical day at work begins with me waking up and having time to mentally prepare for the day ahead. We all meet at the warehouse at 8 a.m. We line up to load the delivery packages into our vans after we get our pouch which has the keys in it.
I get on the road immediately after this, with little to no break time in between. I travel an average of 40 hours a week on the road. Our supervisors and managers constantly raise the bar on how many more products we can deliver in a single day.
Being an Amazon driver is a physically strenuous job where you have to be on high alert to avoid being reprimanded or written up, but it is also easy at the same time.
It would be a good fit for people looking for an extra job. The stress of the job is added to by the seasonal weather whiplash in my city.
I communicate with my fellow drivers by sharing information. I use my TikTok to make videos on the road. Some of my followers are fellow drivers on Amazon, and I share tips, information, and general knowledge with them.
I think I have created a niche community. Before I joined the company, I was already making TikToks, but I decided to use my work experience to create more content.
Some of my followers recognize me on the road. This happened for the first time and I was thrown off. I thought it was a joke, but it was actually a reality. Before I left, we both laughed at the absurdity of it all.
I believe that I and other Amazon employees are in favor of organizing a union. I hope that this will happen soon as we all deserve better living wages and a healthy working environment.
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