Driver Hazmat, Senior

CHS, Inc.•Philip, SD

About The Position

CHS in Philip, South Dakota, is seeking a Hazmat Truck Driver to haul refined fuels to customers in a timely manner. The role involves safely transporting and delivering hazardous materials using a semi-tractor and trailer and/or a bobtail truck, while following applicable safety procedures, DOT regulations, and company policies. Drivers load and unload products, complete required inspections and documentation, maintain accurate electronic logs, and provide professional customer service. The position requires a valid Class A or Class B CDL appropriate for the equipment or route, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, and at least two years of verifiable CDL driving experience.

Requirements

Valid Class A or Class B CDL, as required for the equipment or route.
Valid Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
At least two years of verifiable CDL driving experience.
Must meet the age requirement.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Strong commitment to safety and compliance, and ability to complete required documentation accurately.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely climb in and out of truck cabs and onto the top of a tanker trailer.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in environments with regular exposure to hazardous materials.
Ability to travel and spend time away from home as required by the schedule.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience hauling hazardous materials.
Demonstrated safety performance and consistent adherence to procedures in hazardous-material operations.
Demonstrated customer service and communication skills, including professional interactions with internal teams and customers.
Demonstrated experience completing tanker product transfers, including loading and unloading, and related documentation in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Safely transport and deliver hazardous materials to customer locations using a semi-tractor and trailer and/or bobtail truck, in a safe, compliant, and timely manner.
Load and unload products by connecting and disconnecting loading arms and hoses, and follow hazardous-material handling and transfer safety procedures.
Provide professional, customer-focused service during pickups and deliveries, and coordinate with internal teams as needed.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; promptly report equipment issues, maintenance needs, incidents, or near misses; and perform interior maintenance and upkeep as needed.
Prepare delivery documentation and daily load/unload reports, and record accurate electronic logs.
Comply with DOT regulations and company policies for safe driving, including route and hazard awareness.
Immediately notify leadership of incidents, near misses, spills or releases, and safety concerns.
Perform additional duties as assigned.