West Des Moines Full-time Carquest Regional Parts Transfer Driver
Opportunity in West Des Moines
Fast Facts
- Employer: Carquest Auto Parts (Hiring in West Des Moines)
- Role in West Des Moines: Carquest Regional Parts Transfer Driver
- Location: West Des Moines, IA
- This West Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Carquest Auto Parts team in West Des Moines, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in West Des Moines, a key hub for the Automotive Freight Logistics industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: $3.4k-$5k/Month (approx. $50.4k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Clear growth pathways at our West Des Moines office.
What You'll Do
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Automotive Freight Logistics.
Drive the Night, Restock the Hubs
To ensure retail stores have the exact parts customers need when they open their doors in the morning, the supply chain must move overnight. Carquest Auto Parts relies on dedicated professionals for the role of Regional Parts Transfer Driver. Operating a commercial box truck or large transit van strictly during the graveyard shift, you will transport massive, consolidated bins of auto parts from regional Distribution Centers directly to local retail store hubs. This role involves zero retail customer interaction and is focused entirely on safe, nocturnal highway logistics.
The Night Shift Route
- Facility-to-Facility Hauling: Execute highly scheduled, repetitive nocturnal routes, driving between main warehouse processing centers and local Carquest/Advance delivery stations to stage the inventory for the morning rush.
- Nocturnal Driving Mastery: Safely pilot a commercial vehicle on empty highways, relying on strong situational awareness and fatigue-management techniques.
- Key-Drop Security: You will frequently be provided with security keys or alarm codes to access closed, dark retail stores, dropping off secure totes of expensive auto parts completely independently.
- Strict Dispatch Adherence: The logistics network relies entirely on your punctuality. You must adhere to rigid overnight dispatch times to ensure the store inventory system updates perfectly before dawn.
The Overnight Advantage
Escape the stress of daytime traffic gridlock and mechanic shop congestion. You will drive the exact same loop every night, allowing you to master your route and enjoy a highly structured, low-stress driving environment. Enjoy competitive base pay heavily bolstered by premium overnight shift differentials.
Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old. A standard driver's license with extensive large-vehicle experience is required (a DOT medical card is usually mandatory). You must have an absolutely pristine driving record. Must be fully willing and physically capable of working the graveyard shift (e.g., 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM) completely independently. Background check and drug screen are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the West Des Moines Full-time Carquest Regional Parts Transfer Driver position pay at Carquest Auto Parts?
This role offers a pay range of $3,400 - $5,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within West Des Moines.
Where is this West Des Moines Full-time Carquest Regional Parts Transfer Driver job located?
This position is based in West Des Moines, IA. Carquest Auto Parts has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in West Des Moines.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at Carquest Auto Parts in West Des Moines typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Carquest Auto Parts typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this West Des Moines 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.
Is there extra pay for overnight or weekend shifts?
Yes, Carquest Auto Parts offers shift differential premiums added directly to your base hourly rate for overnight and certain weekend shifts, significantly boosting your total compensation.
