Truck Driver/Applicator

About the role

CHS Ag Services in Crookston, MN is looking for a Truck Driver/Applicator to join our team. This individual would be responsible for applying fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, or water during the growing season and performing driving and operations work in the non-growing season.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations including 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals
• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Benefits and Perks

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

Pay

Salary range: $22.31-$35.67/hr
Hiring range: $24-$25/hr + acre bonus!

Benefits

• 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
• Adoption assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.