Agronomy Seasonal CDL

The Equity; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture cooperative in Effingham, Illinois is seeking a Seasonal CDL Operations professional to deliver fertilizer, seed, and crop protection products. The successful candidate will mix agricultural chemicals and ensure equipment maintenance while providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must possess a valid Illinois commercial driver’s license and have strong communication and teamwork skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive hourly rate between $19 and $22.

Qualifications

• Must have a good driving record.
• Must have an Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Class A License.
• Must be able to function with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers.
• Has a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fertilizer, seed, and crop protection products.
• Mixes agricultural chemicals, blends fertilizer, and pumps anhydrous ammonia.
• Works on equipment as directed.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance of equipment.
• Helps customers in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner.

Skills

Good driving record

Team-building skills

Effective interaction with management and customers

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Education

Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Class A License

Job description

Agronomy Seasonal CDL Operations (All Locations)

The CDL Seasonal Operations role involves delivering fertilizer, seed, and crop protection products, mixing agricultural chemicals, blending fertilizers, and pumping anhydrous ammonia. Additionally, the role requires working on equipment as directed, ensuring its maintenance, and providing prompt, efficient, and courteous service to customers.

Location

All Agronomy Locations

Reports to

Location Manager

$19 - $22 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures.
• Delivers fertilizer, seed, and crop protection products
• Mixes ag chemicals, blends fertilizer, and pumps anhydrous ammonia
• Works on equipment as directed
• Responsible for the daily maintenance of equipment
• Helps customers in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

• Must have a good driving record
• Must have an Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Class A License
• Must be able to function with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers
• Has a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

The nature of the business requires extended hours. While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical equipment and in outside weather conditions. Exposure to fumes or dust, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration is possible. Noise level in work environment is usually loud.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 500 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.

Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate