LKQ Heavy Duty Auto Parts Box Truck Driver Needed-Ames Area | Hiring
Local Job Overview: Ames
Job Title: LKQ Heavy Duty Auto Parts Box Truck Driver Company: LKQ Corporation Worksite: Ames, IA
Salary: $4.2k-$6.5k/Month (approx. $64.2k/Year) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
Day-to-Day
This role centers on your professional skills within the Automotive Freight Logistics space in Ames.
- This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our LKQ Corporation team in Ames, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the Automotive Freight Logistics industry.
Handle the Heavyweights of Auto Repair
LKQ Corporation is the leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair automobiles. When collision centers and major repair shops need an entire engine block, a replacement transmission, or a massive truck bumper, standard transit vans cannot do the job. We are seeking physically elite, commercially experienced professionals for the role of Heavy Duty Auto Parts Box Truck Driver. You will operate a 16-to-24-foot straight truck equipped with a hydraulic liftgate to transport massive, palletized automotive freight. This role pays a premium for your commercial driving skills and sheer physical coordination.
Box Truck Operations
- Heavy Freight Execution: Utilize hydraulic liftgates, electric pallet jacks, and heavy-duty engine hoists to safely load and unload massive automotive components (engines, axles, hoods) weighing hundreds of pounds.
- Commercial Box Truck Operation: Safely drive a large commercial straight truck through congested city streets and tight collision-center alleyways, executing precise backing maneuvers.
- Collision Shop Logistics: Deliver large body panels and structural items securely to auto-body repair shops, ensuring absolutely zero cosmetic damage occurs during the transport process.
The Heavy Freight Payoff
Because this role requires specialized physical effort, liftgate operation, and large vehicle management, it offers a significantly higher starting wage than standard small-parts delivery. You will receive comprehensive safety training, high-quality protective gear, robust medical benefits, and daytime-only hours.
Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old. A valid driver's license with extensive, verifiable experience driving box trucks is required (a CDL Class B or A is highly preferred). You must possess a DOT medical card. Exceptional physical strength and the ability to maneuver 100+ lb pallets via pallet jack are mandatory. Pristine driving record required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the LKQ Heavy Duty Auto Parts Box Truck Driver Needed-Ames Area | Hiring position pay at LKQ Corporation?
This role offers a pay range of $4,200 - $6,500. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ames.
Where is this LKQ Heavy Duty Auto Parts Box Truck Driver Needed-Ames Area | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Ames, IA. LKQ Corporation has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ames.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
LKQ Corporation typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Ames 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.
Does LKQ Corporation provide training for new hires?
Yes, LKQ Corporation provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
What does a typical day look like as a LKQ Heavy Duty Auto Parts Box Truck Driver Needed-Ames Area | Hiring?
A typical shift involves loading your vehicle at an LKQ Corporation delivery station, then following an optimized route to deliver 150-300 packages to customers in the Ames area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
