Truck Driver/Applicator

CHS, Inc.•Virgil Township, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHS Illinois is hiring for an Applicator/Truck Driver in Maple Park, IL. This role is a hybrid position where you will be a driver and an applicator depending on the season and business needs. As a Truck driver you will spend your days making life easier for your customers – farmers, ranchers, local feed & seed stores, community gas stations and refineries. Through moving products from sellers to buyers, transporting supplies from production facilities to customers, and creating long lasting bonds with our customers and co-ops; CHS drivers keep rural America in business from before spring planting starts to well after fall harvest ends. As a Custom Applicator you will apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently, creating relationship with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs. You will manager your time in the field by operating a sprayer/floater machine while loading and applying products safety, accurately and efficiently. You will receive hand on experience and technical skills by handling many types of machinery and routine equipment maintenance. Take this opportunity to work with one of the largest coops in the U.S, while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, apply today!

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance 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 to 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. 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.