Hazmat Truck Driver

CHS Inc.; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a Hazmat Truck Driver to join our team in Yankton, SD. This role involves hauling fuel to customers and ensuring safe and compliant deliveries. Ideal candidates will have a Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements, along with at least 2 years of relevant driving experience.

Responsibilities include operating a semi-tractor, conducting inspections, and preparing documentation. CHS offers a competitive compensation package and various benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
• 2+ years or 200,000 miles of verifiable driving experience.
• Demonstrated experience hauling hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate semi-tractor and tanker trailer to safely deliver hazardous materials.
• Load and unload products, ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
• Prepare delivery documentation and conduct inspections.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Semi-tractor

Tanker trailer

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 in Sioux Falls, Mitchell, or Yankton, SD! 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. There could be some additional weekend work during the busy seasons as needed. The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL with hazmat/tanker endorsements and 2+ years of tractor trailer experience.

CHS is one of the biggest names in agronomy, energy, and grain processing. Join our driving team and see where your career takes you.

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) with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
• 2+ years or 200,000 miles of verifiable driving experience.
• Demonstrated experience hauling hazardous materials.

Additional Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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

• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and safely climb to the top of a tanker trailer.
• 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.