Part-Time Carquest Regional Parts Transfer Driver Job – Missoula
Part-Time Job Highlights – Missoula
Fast Facts
- Position: Carquest Regional Parts Transfer Driver (Part-Time, based in Missoula)
- Based in: Missoula, MT (our main Missoula branch)
- Hiring Organization: Carquest Auto Parts
- This part-time role in Missoula is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Carquest Auto Parts part-time team in Missoula, MT is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Missoula, a key hub for the Automotive Freight Logistics industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay: $3.4k-$5k/Month (approx. $50.4k/Year)
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling to fit your personal or study commitments.
- Stable part-time work with a friendly Missoula team and clear expectations.
Responsibilities
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in a part-time capacity 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 Carquest Regional Parts Transfer Driver Job – Missoula 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 Missoula.
Where is this Carquest Regional Parts Transfer Driver Job – Missoula job located?
This position is based in Missoula, MT. Carquest Auto Parts has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Missoula.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at Carquest Auto Parts in Missoula 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.
How many hours per week is this part-time Carquest Regional Parts Transfer Driver Job – Missoula role?
Part-time positions at Carquest Auto Parts generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
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 Missoula 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.
