Truck Driver/Applicator

CHS, Inc. • Holyoke, CO

27d

About The Position

CHS United Plains in Holyoke, Colorado, is seeking a Truck Driver/Applicator. The role involves applying fertilizer and crop protection products using application equipment, which may include a high-clearance sprayer or floater, and driving trucks to pick up and deliver products. The employee will work with customers, support sales staff, and help ensure orders and customer needs are met. Training is provided in crop protection product mixing and application equipment operation. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, ample overtime during busy seasons, and a quarterly acre bonus.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in agriculture production, operations, and/or agriculture application.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals.
• Maintain a CDL and DOT medical card.
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins, and climb into the back of a trailer.
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements, or willingness to obtain them.
• Hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements.
• Agriculture background and customer experience.
• Bulk liquid, pressure trailer, or forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products under general supervision, potentially using a high-clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver products to customers as needed.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers about products applied to fields, application techniques, and available products and services.
• Assist sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and customer needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work, including operating a loader or forklift and performing mechanics and maintenance tasks.
• Lift and load products for 1–2 hours per day.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement, and hours-of-service requirements.
• Keep vehicles and the work environment clean.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections and ensure equipment repairs and preventive maintenance are completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a quarterly acre bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• Health and dependent care spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), pension, and profit sharing.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Ample overtime during busy seasons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed