Agronomy Truck Driver

Agronomy Truck Driver at CHS Inc summary:

An Agronomy Truck Driver at CHS Inc. is responsible for safely delivering liquid and dry fertilizers and grain to local farmers and ranchers. This role requires a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or willingness to obtain it, with duties including loading/unloading, vehicle inspection, and maintaining compliance with all transportation laws and safety policies. The position emphasizes excellent customer service, safety culture, and the ability to work extended hours, especially during peak planting seasons.

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS Dakota Plains Ag in Kindred/Casselton is looking for a Truck Driver to join the team! This driver would be responsible for delivering liquid and dry fertilizer and grain to our local farmers and ranchers. The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or willing to obtain and the ability to work long hours. We offer overtime potential throughout the year- especially during our spring planting season.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely pick up/deliveries to our customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Assist with or load or unload, as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service. Treat customers professionally; greet customers promptly and courteously. Promptly handle all customer concerns and elevate to leadership if required.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. To include but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, training, personal protective equipment procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Report all incidents (bodily or property), accidents, and traffic violations to immediately to supervisor.
• Enroll in and complete mandatory CHS random drug and alcohol testing program and the Continuous Monitoring Program.
• Assist operational staff and perform other duties as needed or assigned. May include intercompany related driving.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Class A CDL
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain a DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• Valid Class A CDL preferred
• Tanker, Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background highly preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out tochscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

Keywords:

Agronomy truck driver, Class A CDL, Fertilizer delivery, Grain transport, Agriculture logistics, Tanker endorsement, Customer service, Safety compliance, Vehicle maintenance, DOT regulations