Hazmat Truck Driver

About the role

CHS drivers spend their days making life easier for their customers – farmers, ranchers, local feed & seed stores, community gas stations and refineries. You’ll know most of the people on your route and you’ll be home most nights for supper.

More than any other role at CHS, you’re the connector. Moving products from sellers to buyers. Transporting supplies from production facilities to customers. Keeping rural America in business from before spring planting starts to well after fall harvest ends.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and deliver hazardous materials to customer locations using a semi-tractor and trailer while maintaining compliance with DOT, company, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Operate the vehicle safely and professionally to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
• Load and unload product by connecting and disconnecting trailers and hoses for product transfer; follow required hazardous materials handling and safety protocols.
• Provide professional customer service and maintain positive customer interactions during pickup, delivery, and transfer activities.
• Complete required delivery documentation, daily load/unload reports, and other records accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate electronic logs and onboard computer entries, including DOT logs and IFTA documentation, as applicable.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report equipment issues, maintenance needs, incidents, or near misses promptly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, such as equipment hookups and site readiness checks

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL, HazMat endorsement highly preferred.
• Up to two years of safe CDL driving experience
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings, including a background check and DOT physical/drug screen.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty pounds and safely climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in environments with regular exposure to hazardous materials.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently and be away from home as required by business need

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)/ Retirement Plans
• Military pay differential

Pay

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.

Schedule

This individual will be hailing chemical fertilizer to local customers in the area. This is a Monday-Friday, daytime role, with occasional weekend work as needed. There will be instances where the driver will need to stay overnight in the truck for 1 night, this will occur about once per week on average.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits and Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)/ Retirement Plans
• Military pay differential