Hazmat Truck Driver

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Willmar, MN is seeking a Hazmat Truck Driver to join our team. This role covers hauling crop protection products to customers across the US with a schedule Monday-Friday, mornings, and 3-4 nights away from home. Local weekends at home whenever possible are expected.

The ideal candidate will hold a Class A or B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, be committed to safety, and capable of accurate documentation and communication with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL (as required for the equipment/route).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and deliver hazardous materials to customer locations using semi-tractor/trailer or bobtail, safely and timely.
• Load/unload products using loading arms and hoses; follow hazmat handling procedures.
• Provide professional customer-focused service during pickups/deliveries; coordinate with internal teams.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections; report issues promptly and perform interior maintenance as needed.
• Prepare delivery docs and daily logs; record electronic logs.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company policies; notify leadership of incidents or safety concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety aware

Documentation skills

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 in Willmar, MN is looking for a Hazmat Truck Driver to join our team. This individual is responsible for hauling crop protection to our customers in a timely manner. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with a morning start time. We are looking for a driver who is comfortable being OTR in the truck for 3-4 nights each week and travelling to various locations across the US. The driver will be home for the weekends. The ideal candidate would possess a Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements. We are open to helping the right candidate obtain the necessary endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport and deliver hazardous materials to customer locations using a semi-tractor and trailer and or bobtail truck in a safe, compliant manner, and timely manner
• 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, and coordinate with internal teams as needed
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report equipment issues, maintenance needs, incidents, or near misses promptly. Perform interior maintenance and upkeep as needed
• Prepare delivery documentation and daily load/unload reports; 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/releases, or safety concerns
• Perform additioanl duties as assigned

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.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.