Hazmat Truck Driver

CHS Inc.; Sanborn (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Safety bonuses up to $6,000/year

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a Hazmat Truck Driver to join our team. This role hauls fuel locally and regionally with a Tue–Sat schedule, and the driver may stay in a sleeper truck 2–4 nights per week. A Class A CDL or B CDL with hazmat/tanker endorsements and 2+ years of tractor-trailer experience are required.

The position offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus and safety bonuses up to $6,000 per year. CHS provides a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL (as required for equipment/route)
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required
• 2+ years verifiable CDL driving experience
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Responsibilities

• Operate a semi-tractor and tanker trailer to deliver hazardous energy-grade materials to customer sites safely and compliantly.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company policies for safe driving, including route and hazard awareness.
• Load and unload products by connecting/disconnecting loading arms and hoses and follow safety procedures.
• Deliver professional, customer-focused service during pickups and deliveries, coordinate with customers and internal teams.
• Prepare delivery documentation and daily load/unload reports; record accurate electronic logs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; submit maintenance reports and escalate repair needs promptly.
• Notify leadership of incidents, near misses, spills/releases, or safety concerns; execute required reporting procedures.
• Support related tasks such as equipment hookups and site readiness checks.

Skills

CDL driving

Hazmat endorsement

Safety conscious

English communication

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS is looking for a Hazmat Truck Driver to join our team! This individual will be hauling fuel to customers locally and regionally. The schedule for this role will be Tuesday-Saturday, and will require the driver to be in a sleeper truck when needed (2-4 nights/week). The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL with hazmat/tanker endorsements and 2+ years of tractor trailer experience. This position is eligible for a $3,500 sign on bonus as well as driver safety bonuses (up to $6,000 per year)

Responsibilities

• Operate a semi-tractor and tanker trailer to deliver hazardous energy-grade materials to customer sites in a safe, compliant manner.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company policies for safe driving, including route and hazard awareness.
• Load and unload products by connecting/disconnecting loading arms and hoses; follow all hazardous material handling and transfer safety procedures.
• Deliver professional, customer-focused service during pickups and deliveries, coordinate with customers and internal teams.
• Prepare delivery documentation and daily load/unload reports; record accurate electronic logs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; submit maintenance reports and escalate repair needs and equipment issues promptly.
• Immediately notify leadership of incidents, near misses, spills/releases, or safety concerns; execute required response and reporting procedures.
• Support related tasks such as equipment hookups, site readiness checks, and assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL (as required for the equipment/route)
• Valid Hazmat and Tanker endorsements required
• 2+ years of verifiable CDL driving experience
• Must meet age requirement
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and compliance, and complete required documentation accurately.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience hauling hazardous materials
• Demonstrated safety performance and consistent adherence to procedures in hazardous materials operations.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills; interact professionally with internal teams and customers.
• Demonstrated experience completing tanker product transfers (loading/unloading) and related documentation in a regulated environment.
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings, which may include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely climb in and out of truck cabs and to the top of a tanker trailer
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; travel and time away from home as required by the schedule
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in environments with regular exposure to hazardous materials.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include 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 and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.