Anthony Reichardt - Last Day as MVO - 37 years with the USPS

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Anthony Reichardt - Last Day as MVO - 37 years with the USPS - May, 3, 2017

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May, 3, 2017
Retiring at the ripe young age of 55 years old, here is a glimpse into my last day as a Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO) after being employed with the United States Postal Service for 37 years.
Anthony Reichardt
Santa Ana, Caliufornia

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@heavybre 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Sir, It is a blessing to have a long career that you love

@ericboui1905 3 жыл бұрын

Damn. Wish that was me right now. It's only my 1st week at the usps

@elliemzehem5376 3 жыл бұрын

You made me laugh...😂

@nelsonhernandez6764 3 жыл бұрын

Lol 😆 🤣 😂

@peteywheet1285 2 жыл бұрын

Well done sir !! THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!!

@elliemzehem5376 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you're enjoying your retirement from the USPS! A late congratulations to you! 🌞🙏🌞

@imknook 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and thank you for sharing

@homerdadon6363 3 жыл бұрын

For the last time... beautiful words

@aust100 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video couldn’t find a video anywhere like this because I just got hired as a mvo and wanted to see what it was like. Have a great retirement you’ve definitely deserved it

@albertramirez5791 3 жыл бұрын

How is it ?

@aust100 3 жыл бұрын

@@albertramirez5791 they actually ended up filling the positions this was last august so never ended up working there and just ended up staying in the trash driver field plus getting paid every two weeks I’m all set

@blue99saturn 5 жыл бұрын

What a great and interesting video. Thanks for sharing your job and your last day with the post office.

@AnthonyReichardt 5 жыл бұрын

It's been two years since retirement and life is great. I sometimes have dreams that I'm still working though.... The 37 years seemed to fly by and then my last day was quite uneventful. A nice and quiet way to slip out the door. Glad you liked the 'fly on the wall' look into my former daily routine. Anthony Reichardt

@blue99saturn 5 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyReichardt I work at the Durham NH 03824 post office as a city letter carrier. I'm planning on retiring at the end of December 2020. The job has changed so much since I started back in November 1997 as a casual clerk working at the Portsmouth PD&C. Your other videos are terrific as well.

@AnthonyReichardt 5 жыл бұрын

@@blue99saturn , Wow, you've put it quite a few years yourself. I started as a casual distribution clerk. And then several different jobs before the truck driving position. My opinion of the Postal Service is that although there were at times real a**holes that were supervisors, the job is one that I am grateful for having since because of it, I am enjoying a comfortable retirement. Having that government job, I always had some money in my pocket, a place to live, several cars, vacations and the sick leave helped me out especially after a surgery and not working for a month and a half. The USPS was good to me. Some nice people I met over the years while there too and I have met up with several of them a few times these past two years for 'Taco Tuesday' at a local Mexican restaurant. Since you now have a retirement date, it's there in the horizon and you can actually see it. Good for you!

@jasmats 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are well, may you be happy may you be healthy may you be free from suffering.

@mohamadsuleiman2651 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎊🍾🎉

@konmaimeefen 3 ай бұрын

“I am free” love that word at the end.

@reichardtvideotheater4276 3 ай бұрын

Seven years later and that phrase, 'I am free', couldn't be anymore true. Retirement at 55 years old was an absolute gift.😁👍🏻

@ricecakeFTW 4 жыл бұрын

I had to pleasure of working with you back in 2015-2016 as a PSE TTO for about a year. The job was easy and I got to do everyone's routes, except yours because I didn't have a TWIC, that, and you never called off! HA! Regardless, I served shortly and felt USPS wasn't a place to call home and I couldn't support my family on the wage I was given and I commuted an hour away with no timeline to transfer somewhere shorter. Never in my life have I worked somewhere where people bit the hand that was feeding them and how much work place politics and back stabbing there was. I had grievances filed against me just for simply being able to drive a 10 spd and a Sr driver couldn't....so they told me to take a couple days off. After that, I was done with this place. Fun place to work and kept to myself mostly like you and didn't really say goodbye when I left. Told Ozzy and Sergio it was my last week and I simply just disappeared. Thanks for sharing. I did a couple videos while I was there too but it was mostly in the truck.

@reichardtvideotheater4276 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I remember you. In fact, I once made a comment on one of those videos of working at the PO that you made. It's hard to believe four years has passed since I last hauled my tired body out of bed to clock in at 2:30 in the morning. The job was easy but it was the middle of the night work hours that were taking its toll. Every now and then some of the people I worked with get together for 'Taco Tuesday' on the outdoor patio at Moreno's in Orange, CA. Ozzy and Sergio have been there. Life is excellent after retirement. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Anthony Reichardt

@hgfxjnn 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I'm waiting for our 72 years old senior driver of 40 plus years to retire so I can get converted to full time from a part time flex (PTF) ... He knows not just me waiting on him to retire but the rest of the drivers too... Move up on the seniority list... However, happy belated retirement postal family

@betitos11 2 жыл бұрын

Wow so cool. I applied for the MVO position at Santa Ana and San Diego locations. I received an email requesting info for a background check. I hope i hear something back soon.

@juniorcompton9152 2 жыл бұрын

Hahha no way me too lol gotta fingerprint this week

@betitos11 2 жыл бұрын

@@juniorcompton9152 - That's great, i also have to finger print this week 👍

@tonyestrada9101 2 жыл бұрын

I just applied too today lol

@angco9022 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Anthony! many happy years to you! if you get board I think you have video making skills!

@evenNines 3 жыл бұрын

I hope both you and Mark are doing well 🥺

@brendanmcc5685 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you brother. I got 16 in transportation here in Philly. Enjoy!

@brealz_csrt4523 Ай бұрын

🎉cheers to you mate

@tedirmiger3813 Жыл бұрын

I know the feeling, I retired last week after 35 years.

@ericboui1905 3 жыл бұрын

I keep watching this video because i cant wait till i retire even if im just 29 lol. Id probably be celebrating with coffee and cake also since i wouldnt have to wake up early the next day

@joeblobyisme3708 2 жыл бұрын

Celebrate with a coffee cake. I'll be 32 next month and I just applied. Watching retirement videos before i even start the career.

@bojan80 2 жыл бұрын

I watching your video 4 years later hope you enjoy your retirement. Tell me I am in process to become MVO driver for usps . Is there overtime for truck drivers ?

@reichardtvideotheater4276 2 жыл бұрын

Retirement is still excellent. As for overtime, that all depends where your postal facility is, the amount of drivers and the mail volume. In my case, there were options to work days off and extra trips for those that wanted on a rotating basis. I was content to just work my 8 hour day.

@marjankozovski2763 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎊🍾🎉🎈They let you record inside?

@reichardtvideotheater4276 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was breaking the law...... It was my last day. What were they going to do? :)

@alanwake4442 6 жыл бұрын

Good for you man.

@sheydgarden Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the retirement! I find these day in the life types of videos so interesting. Out of curiosity, were you the one that had to load and unload your truck? Or are there people that do it for you everywhere you go?

@AnthonyReichardt Жыл бұрын

Hi Jen, I was one of those who loaded/unloaded the truck myself. I actually preferred it that way. I knew it was all consolidated and tied down to my liking.

@charkswitlazers Жыл бұрын

So if your shift is 8hr, but you take a 30min lunch I’m guessing? So that means you only get paid for 7.5hr per day? What happens if you end up working 9hr one day because of traffic or whatever? Does management harass you for it? I applied for and did my fingerprinting for a TTO position in San Bernardino. Waiting on what happens next. It’s been about a month since fingerprinting.

@reichardtvideotheater4276 Жыл бұрын

I worked an eight hour day with a half hour lunch. I was habitually late in my later years of working and would clock out early if I finished my route. There were times due to traffic, waiting on mail to load, etc. when I would go into overtime. It wasn't the norm. There were plenty of my co-workers who begged for overtime. I was content to work my eight hours and leave early if I could. It really was a nice gig those last 10-15 years. I would probably still be working if it were not for the ghastly overnight shift I was on. I was tired 24/7. Stress big time from sleep depravation.

@charkswitlazers Жыл бұрын

@@reichardtvideotheater4276 I hear you. I currently work nights pulling doubles. I’m hoping to get as many hours as possible at the post office. I heard they can be really strict about finishing a shift in 8hrs which worries me a little because it’s never a good idea to rush when driving a semi truck (especially when backing in). Thanks for the reply and info

@bojan80 9 күн бұрын

No you work 8 hours and plus 30 min break .

@charkswitlazers 8 күн бұрын

@@bojan80 funny this response comes now.... I worked there for a year. It was absolutely awful. Worst work environment of all time. Not just management, but my fellow postal workers were all POS.

@jbworkman2218 Жыл бұрын

Iam getting this job how long should i expect to before I am comfortable?

@dejuanedwards1565 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you're enjoying retirement Ant. I just finished CCA academy, we the next generation will take it from here pal.

@homerdadon6363 3 жыл бұрын

did you hang in there, I heard cca is brutal

@reid1713 3 жыл бұрын

Those are tough hours to work. Are there other shifts for mvo?

@hgfxjnn 2 жыл бұрын

I know here in Corpus Christi, Texas we have 2 tours... Both are a 1 o'clock... 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. and get off 9:30 ish... Sometimes we get busy or the stations have more mail to pick up... So some O.T.

@Simple_City 6 жыл бұрын

How did you get into driving the big rigs for the postal service? I'm a letter carrier right now, but this is like the dream situation for me. I don't have a cdl though, and I don't have the money to get one. Did the USPS train you or did you have to do it yourself?

@AnthonyReichardt 6 жыл бұрын

Simple_City , I began my career at the USPS in 1980 as a Casual clerk for two months. Then I qualified as an LSM operator. Did that for several years and qualified as a FSM operator. After couple of years, I became a clerk/collector. Drove a bread truck type vehicle picking up mail boxes. The P.O. trained me on the smaller vehicles (jeeps, vans, 1/4 ton and 1/2 ton). After ten years as a clerk, I enjoyed being outside driving. Gave up that craft and in 1990 started at the bottom of the seniority roster in the MVO craft. The USPS trained me on the trucks, which was great. I did alot of things before driving. It was a great gig. As long as my driving record was clean and safe, I considered myself blessed to have that job. The ungodly hours are what took its toll. 2:30am is murder.

@Simple_City 6 жыл бұрын

Anthony Reichardt Thanks for the reply! Sounds like you had a career full of doing different things for the postal service! That's pretty awesome! I hope you get to enjoy your retirement!

@CurtisDJunior 10 ай бұрын

The best point Anthony made was being outside, imo taking a position outside vs. inside, is better trust me.

@Will818SF 5 жыл бұрын

Is this a vehicle that requires a B class or A class?

@reichardtvideotheater4276 5 жыл бұрын

Class 'B'

@charleshunter5768 3 жыл бұрын

Class B is for (Mvo) Motor vehicle Operator

@ElenaRamirez-sh4jj Жыл бұрын

I have a question. How much is top pay for MVO and how long does it take to get to top pay? Are benefits expensive and did you work a lot of OT? I'm in so cal too and applied for TTO, but they called me for MVO, and not sure if I'm gonna be losing too much by taking this job. congrats on your retirement!

@aalvarez16262 Жыл бұрын

Did you get the job

@ElenaRamirez-sh4jj Жыл бұрын

@@aalvarez16262 waiting for the background check.

@123CHOPPERGUNNER 6 ай бұрын

What’s the pay like and the hours?

@amberamber6658 5 жыл бұрын

What level pay is a mvo?? And tto?

@ricecakeFTW 4 жыл бұрын

Garbage lol 😂

@tonyestrada9101 2 жыл бұрын

@@ricecakeFTW really how bad ?

@killamike178 2 жыл бұрын

Hey goodnight i wanted to know what is the starting pay and top pay

@kristopherroop1655 3 жыл бұрын

wait why so many years to retire? couldnt you retire after 20 like the military?

@homerdadon6363 3 жыл бұрын

im. gonna assume he still wanted to earn good money and maybe he was too young to retire

@reichardtvideotheater4276 2 жыл бұрын

I started working for the USPS when I was 18 years old. I could have indeed retired after working 20 years at the age of 38 but my pension would have been penalized (reduced) for each year between the age of 38 and the age of 55. That is why I chose to retire after the age of 55 to escape the financial penalties.

@bojan80 9 күн бұрын

No USPS does not have such a things

@terencewinters2154 3 жыл бұрын

Next stop hollywood .👍

@ML-mf3iy 2 жыл бұрын

How you guys do with the hours of service ?

@aquariusoutlaw3333 5 ай бұрын

I have a Class A. Does MVO require a CDL - A or B?

@artincorona 4 ай бұрын

@thebfam6191 11 ай бұрын

Class c for mvo ?

@JoseRodriguez-ts4zy 5 жыл бұрын

What position is this way better then cca

@reichardtvideotheater4276 5 жыл бұрын

MVO - Motor Vehicle Operator

@elliemzehem5376 3 жыл бұрын

@@reichardtvideotheater4276 what does an MVO do exactly and what does it require regarding license?

@reichardtvideotheater4276 3 жыл бұрын

@@elliemzehem5376, an MVO hauls mail and empty equipment by truck load to other postal facilities, businesses, etc. Both 'class A' (tractor-trailer) & 'class B' (bobtail) licenses.