USPS Orientation, Shadow Day, and LLV Training

[@rickhunter6242]

Thanks much for taking the time to post these videos. They really are of great help!

[@richardrichardson7972]

Thank you Rick, I appreciate it! Good luck to you in your process. If you have any questions just ask and I will do my best to answer them.

[@jamesconnelly9055]

Thank you for these videos, just hired as a CCA will be starting April 1.

[@Eagles30]

What happened ?

[@yolandaburns114]

I got the job offer and I already took my drug test and did my background paperwork! I’m sooo excited for this career change and I appreciate you taking the time to post these videos they really helped me through the process instead of just wondering. I look forward to getting my orientation date and getting to work!

[@richardrichardson7972]

Congrats on getting the job Yolanda! I wish you the best of luck. Let me know how things are going in a few weeks.

[@emac6961]

Which state

[@yorpersona]

You were lied to .Have fun!

[@kadijahhall8848]

How do you like it ?

[@Juice10GL]

Yolanda Burns lol yeah you’re brand new😆

[@blinderII]

I'm applying. Great inciteful video. Thanks!

[@thisischrismiller]

Thank you for your video! I've just completed orientation and it's been super helpful listening to your experience!!

[@richardrichardson7972]

chris miller you’re welcome. Good luck!

[@elizabethprescott3231]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. I start my orientation on Monday January 7, 2019 in Austin, TX. I'm just concerned on what to wear. I'm super excited and nervous because I haven't had a job in about 5 years, so this was really informative.

[@shanecabaniss]

Thanks for a youtube video that is not bitching and complaining, actually had some pretty good info. Thanks

[@Syndreki]

I just found your videos, I'm about to do the CCA driving practice tomorrow. I'm super nervous, and I appreciate your videos! I'm about to watch some more! Thank you!

[@richardrichardson7972]

best of luck to you!

[@keenanbaker6582]

Thanks for sharing this video brother. I’ll be starting the academy soon.

[@sall7029]

What’s OJI?

[@coolbreeze8572]

Can I wear shorts to shadow day?

[@CarlosGuzman-bq8fr]

I'm going through training. Thank you for the ADVICE

[@stephyleyba1248]

Great video so informative. 👍

[@Arnnnnn]

Thanks for the info. I just accepted my offer last week, I did my fingerprints 3 days ago. I guess now I have to just sit and wait for them to call or email me with an orientation date.

[@moniquelabelle1465]

Be patient it can take a bit to get everything back

[@RumRaiders]

Thx for these videos. Start orientation in 3 days.

[@dane6443]

Hey man great video! Very helpful. Thanks!

[@aidendamien]

Thank you man. I have CCA Orientation starting monday but I am doing the Shadow Day the Saturday before that monday.

[@Jensine1982]

Great video! I had my shadow day Saturday and I just took my LLV test Tuesday which wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be. Now I'm just waiting on my academy days.

[@chanisec8841]

I’m actually very nervous about my driving test - how is it ? I have mines in two days

[@Jensine1982]

@@chanisec8841 Mine went great! My instructor was very cool and calm. You'll do great. :)

[@chanisec8841]

Jensine Beuschel I might be over thinking it not sure mines is in Maryland- one of the instructors was teaching the class but I didn’t meet the other one - it’s one of those things where I just want it to be over and done with . No because of Covid I’ll be in the truck alone and I have to follow him

[@chanisec8841]

Jensine Beuschel I PASSED

[@Jensine1982]

@@chanisec8841 Great job! Congratulations!

[@carlosaguilar8032]

Thank you for your info it's very helpful and clear.

[@bobboreland8792]

Am I supposed to carry mail on shadow day? They said in orientation that I was merely observing what the mail carrier was doing. Instead they had me doing the entire route

[@ThEiRiEG]

Thats a good thing. Head start

[@haninDaline87]

Just started orientation, everything goes ok, except that am afraid of driving that little truck, it's not really safe

[@mattheus5433]

@Richard : How are you doing now in USPS? I got a CCA offer in the NW, but would like to know how it's going now in April, 2020 for you.

[@ramram349]

I’m training with my guy right now for three days. I finished my second day of OJI and I’m way too slow fingering the mail as I walk from house to house and my trainer said I need to pick up the pace cause I only have three days. Talk about rushing someone.

[@Saeubert16]

Going for RCA and now this is making me nervous .Great info though. Hope it all works out for you and you like it.

[@RevolverOcelot2008]

Fully functional LLVs are a thing of legend these days

[@antoniomogavero9717]

Hello Richard I am also taking on the role as CCA but originally applied for RCA. I feel like my journey and your journey has been the same.

[@richardrichardson7972]

How are things going for you!?

[@antoniomogavero9717]

Im making videos of mY journey.You served as my inspiration to make videos. Things are going good I got accepted and start soon. Cant wait I am going to be working out of Danbury CT office

[@josejunior5569]

What's up Richard ,I love your videos,I really do. I can tell you are 100% honest about your comments. I am from boston and I am having my driving test on Sunday , Any advice for me brother? I just wanna make sure I get all the info I can get because I don't wanna come all this and then fail the test so give me something please. Anything from you or other people that did the test especially from Boston would be gladly appreciate. I do appreciate

[@blinderII]

How did you make out? Did you get the job?

[@smug8567]

Can you make a list of best driving cigars? Ones that don't need much relights or touchups when you're on the interstate on a long car trip or have a delivery job that has you driving for hours.

[@eddiew2325]

I dont know bro I just snorted two pounds of coke last week on the job. Almost ran over two pedestrians. Hope my supe doesn't find out

[@shehawk4845]

Very informative video! Did you get health insurance as a CCA and are you a careered employee now?

[@BeautiColors]

After yr a career employee

[@ElevatingConscious]

Hey Richard, I have my orientation next week. 2 years later, are you still liking the job?

[@StevennTv]

When u arrived to the orientation were there any surprise tests?? I have went through the assessment, interview background checks drug test etc my orientation is in 10 days, when or is there a Post office test I keep hearing about?

[@reginaldgrisby4385]

They stopped giving the 473 exam and now only the 474 which you already took. Not to say they won't ever bring it back if they don't get the results and recruits they hope for. ................ question what state or city are you in? And how long did you wait for your orientation date after accepting the job ?

[@StevennTv]

@@reginaldgrisby4385 California, my orientation took about 3 weeks for me to hear from them.

[@marym4385]

@@StevennTv mine took a while too. Just got hired, doing training in SF

[@respectfulwhatsup8117]

Good video

[@Lizett33]

Thanks for sharing the video! I have my 1st interview in a few day's. A lot of comments are discouraging but I assume it's all honesty. I'm in my mid 30s. So will see what happens.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Scrupu Sub thank you and good luck!

[@mikestein1024]

Lizbiz Sub how did it man I’m nervous as hell do you hate it

[@sweetea3272]

Hey, I have the opportunity to take a RCA route right now but there isn't much info. What are the typical working hours? How do breaks work? I heard you could deliver from the passenger side without mods- is that true? Is it worth it to get vehicle mods? Are you reimbursed for it?

[@donpham93]

Hi! Did you get your vehicle mods?

[@sweetea3272]

@@donpham93 I didn't :( I ended up having to quit because of a terrible new manager but I'm planning to return on a RCA next year and would like to go ahead with mods. It definitely made the job a lot easier.

[@marcelomacedo4303]

I accepted a job offer and now I got another one, should I accept?

[@kimberlysheehan6806]

Thank for these videos

[@richardrichardson7972]

You're welcome! Good luck in the process!

[@williamsjrtyrod15]

How will it be before they email you back for the orientation. It been since June 5. Today was that 9 day how long do you think before I hear something

[@syzygyxv3359]

what if you did the defensive class within 6 months.

[@bakebake2]

When did you get your paycheck for orientation?

[@adriannunez8098]

Got my llv tomorrow 😅

[@aqualuv99]

I quit the same day I started. It was extremely extremely hot 105. Trainer didn't want me to carry a bottle of water. He didn't carry a bottle of water on his person. I couldnt cool down and couldn't get enough water. Please carry a bottle of water especially if you work in Phoenix Texas LA or Florida.There was a CCA that died in LA those LLV are extremely HOT!!! This job is not easy.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Sorry to hear that you quit, but no job is worth risking your health for. I bring a big water bottle with me everyday. 64 oz Yeti :D

[@anklebreaker9728]

aqualuv99 wtf? They can’t tell you to not carry a water bottle? You sure that’s what happened? My trainers insisted and encourage us to be hydrated at all times.

[@aqualuv99]

Ankle Breaker Yes this is exactly what happened. I wanted to carry a bottle in my mail bag or fanny pack.She said I won't have time to drink water. As a matter of fact she didn't carry any on her person. She didn't change until I addressed the issue then she said I could carry water. I just couldn't cool down or wait to get back to the LLV to drink water and splash my face.

[@anklebreaker9728]

aqualuv99 damn, should’ve never listened. This job stinks in a sense that you always have to look out for yourself at all times. That’s all everyone talked about. Just couldn’t believe it’s like that there though.

[@zeus982]

That's literally illegal. You have every right, both by law and USPS policy to stay hydrated. You should have gone straight to your supervisor the first time it happened

[@zeus982]

I have my llv cert Sunday morning and academy starting this tuesday. Haven't had shadow day yet, my PM has been on vacation past two weeks

[@CallMeJabber]

LLV training on a Sunday?

[@99SVTBolt]

CallMeJabber Long Life Vehicle. Training to drive a right hand drive vehicle.

[@CallMeJabber]

@@99SVTBolt I know what the LLV is, I was surprised the training would be on a sunday

[@99SVTBolt]

CallMeJabber when you have 20-30 people in orientation and you can do about 3-4 llv training a day 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jimmyhudson5179]

Hey Richard! I have my shadow day coming up for the cca position. My question is what was your attire? Is shorts and a t shirt ideal? Or would I need to wear pants and something like a polo?? Shoes as well, running shoes fine? Thanks in advance!

[@jimmyhudson5179]

J. Carson I wore shorts, a dri fit shirt and black running shoes. (Currently in AZ) My station isn’t too big on attire as of now til I get my clothing allowance.

[@bwaidgaf]

Jimmy Hudson what did you wear to orientation??

[@mattzeh5444]

@@jimmyhudson5179 What station do you work out of in Arizona? I just had a interview for Goodyear station today. Wondering how many hours your working a day?

[@RS-ts1qn]

Ok quick question I had a interview and was offered a job but also had to do the drug test and final background check and how long am I post to wait till I hear back on when to start

[@williamsjrtyrod15]

Same here I’m wondering how long would it be before I receive a starting date as well I been waiting since June 5th.

[@reginaldgrisby4385]

Most people I could find all said 4 to 6 weeks after offer accepted depending on location and orientation class dates available....... but usually 2 weeks before start date. It seems like a wide range so I imagine alot go's into the whole process , recruiting, offers, backgrounds, and finally setting up orientation classes

[@BeautiColors]

How'd u get orientation without drug test😆😆

[@ZerosigFF]

Great vid man!! I just earned my cert today for the llv and metris today in pouring rain/thunder and lightning in providence, ri. I will start academy next monday and waiting to be scheduled for my shadow.

[@Juanscar]

If you start orentation does that mean the background is all cleared? Or they can still fired or terminated you for background?

[@BeautiColors]

Yes

[@GoatyHerps]

In the documents they give you, it states a few times that you might start before your conditions are met, and that you can still be terminated if your results come back after you start.

[@Juanscar]

Dam it pass two years already. Well I'm still working for the post office. Its alot of work for sure. Good luck to everyone

[@GoatyHerps]

@@Juanscar - Yeah, time flies. I know it is late but I answered the question in case somebody else is wondering the same thing.

[@kimberlysheehan6806]

I wonder how often a window clerk position comes up

[@blue99saturn]

Kimberly, you are hired as a PSE (postal support employee) or the non-career clerk position. You'll be trained for window clerk after you are hired and go through orientation.

[@lorenzomahoney8788]

I got an email for my fingerprint what comes after

[@hisawesome1856]

I’m waiting for my orientation email

[@prockrakka4700]

Good Stuff..!!

[@joiwilliams7080]

I have Orientation first, I haven’t had no background check nor Drug test. 🤔

[@ThePercys74]

Are you still with USPS?

[@markus2times]

I am in the same situation

[@kealeemay9217]

Same. When did they drug test y’all?

[@moroyoqui27]

Are there any union dues taken out of your pay?

[@richardrichardson7972]

El Vago yes if you sign up. You don’t have to sign up though.

[@anklebreaker9728]

El Vago you’re not suppose to technically sign up until your probation is over. Be smart and wait until it’s over. They can’t save your ass within that 3 months, so you’re throwing Away $50 a month for nothing.

[@zeus982]

@@anklebreaker9728 it doesn't cost $50 a month. Union dues are like $9.00 a paycheck.

[@amandaskelton8930]

@@anklebreaker9728 actually, they CAN and will cover you during your probationary period. Union fees aren't that much in certain areas, just depends on your location; I only pay a little over $8 a check.

[@anklebreaker9728]

@@amandaskelton8930 Not really. I heard you can easily be fired during probation and they can't really help you as much.

[@donnieb1991]

What does it mean when they cleared your screens?! That’s the email I got

[@richardrichardson7972]

Hmmm. I'm honestly not sure. I never received an email like that during the hiring process.

[@donnieb1991]

Richard Richardson I’m confused

[@buckeye-pe6df]

Mr. Brooks I think that means you have cleared background checks and MVR checks...I would call and ask them

[@donnieb1991]

Matt Jenkins it’s been like forever since I heard from them it’s been a month now....I’m also getting interviewed for a dish network technician thinking about taking that job instead

[@buckeye-pe6df]

Me. Brooks it was a long wait for me too. Hang in there it will happen

[@toribrown1844]

What City or State Did You Apply Too?

[@shanishajames2026]

I'm on selection list can u give me a idea of meaning please.

[@letticaperson7223]

Just applied on 7-23, just got the email for background check, what's the next step, and how long do you think it will be before interview.

[@zeus982]

Depends. I just finished my 3 day orientation this week and sent my application in about 2.5 months ago.

[@allsaintsarmy8882]

I applied on 7/20/18 and I got hired on 10/10/18 and I’m just starting orientation in 2 days on 11/13/18. It has been the longest hiring process ever. Glad I stuck it out though.

[@johnlester3385]

Be prepared to work 7 days a week indefinitely, 10 to 12 hours a day. You will have no life and horrible supervisors who will abuse you.

[@jeffw1267]

There's maybe a 1 in 10 chance that he will stay long enough to make reg. Applicants generally do not realize this. We even have carriers now who quit AFTER making reg, which I think is stupid. But management can get to you if you let them.

[@chyldechylde9728]

jeffw1267 why is the job hard?

[@richardrichardson7972]

I've worked the last 14/16 days :D

[@richardrichardson7972]

Absolutely. I'm still at the point where I enjoy the crazy work load. We'll see how long that continues haha. There are definitely a few days where I have gotten really frustrated, especially Monday lol...I do not like Mondays.

[@99SVTBolt]

Chylde Chylde It’s tough because you get chased by dogs. You’re tired because you’re out of shape since you don’t normally walk 6-13 miles a day. If you have a bad memory, it will be even tougher.

[@jeagleofficialtube5856]

I got the job 4 days later

[@jeagleofficialtube5856]

Nsa i left on monday they drop everyones hour sometimes i only get 1 hour sometimes 2 its a waste of time

[@jeagleofficialtube5856]

U gona get it no doubt they need people just the hours are bad. They told me 4 to 6 hours per day then they drop it to 1to 2 hours i ask them for a transferr and they wouldnt give me because i had a fedex closer to me

[@jeagleofficialtube5856]

You will know on your orientation

[@michaelreinhart7022]

Hopefully you got paid for your shadow day and llv training day. I did not so now I'm having to fight for it... might be a short stint at the Post Office for me lol... I'm just a little ole ARC that won't be missed anyways. Hopefully it all works out though

[@BeautiColors]

Yr part of union right?? They must pay u. Sue

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

What I look forward to most is being chased by dogs. I love animals, especially dogs.

[@bonitaAle9220]

EricSmyth14 Lolhaha same!!

[@tthomas3427]

You sound crazy. It's more to it than dogs chasing you

[@kekesmooth5618]

goofy smh

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

@@kekesmooth5618 lol

[@KDill29]

Going through all this rigamarole right now All these hoops and marlarkey....OK I'll be honest bullshit

[@Mr_Chris77]

Not sure why this came up on my recommendation feed, but anyway. I been carrying for 21 years. I started at age 20. I'm 41 and worn the hell out. It took me almost ten years just to get full time (regular). Thinking of working another 20 years...ugh!!! As bad as a prison sentence. Everything would be fine if management spent less time micromanaging every move everyone makes and let us do our job. It's a toxic work environment, morale is as low as it's ever been. If I didn't need the insurance so bad, I would have been gone a decade ago. I remember when I was new. It was a good job. I looked forward to going in. Now I've turned into one of those carriers I used to see that were worn down and miserable. Give it enough time, you'll end up the same way.

[@annejansen6017]

amen brother

[@richardmoore7120]

Is the LLV road test difficult to pass mine is coming up and I'm really nervous

[@99SVTBolt]

Richard Moore you have to know how to drive. Parallel parking. Backing into a spot...like if you’re at a supermarket, back into the spot. Most people that fail are people who don’t have cars and drive everyday. It’s a easy test.

[@afaftanyous526]

If you fail driving test

[@jasonzhao9641]

@@99SVTBolt is driving an LLV easier harder or same as driving a car

[@jasonzhao9641]

How did you do

[@99SVTBolt]

@@jasonzhao9641 driving is driving. Turn the wheel left and the truck goes left. Turn the wheel right, it goes right. If you’ve driven a shit box General Motors car from the 1980s, it’ll feel like that. Loose steering wheel. Lock to lock is 4 turns. Except the LLV has a few more blind spots. Sitting on the right is no big deal. Stay close to the right line and you’ll be fine. All driving regulations are the same. It’s not like you’re driving on the other side of the road like in Europe.