Truck Driver/Applicator

Jobtome; Comstock (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Dakota Plains Ag in Comstock, MN is hiring for an Applicator/Truck Driver. This hybrid role combines driving and field applicator duties based on season and business needs. It is a M-F role with overtime during spring and fall peak times.

CDL is preferred but not required. Our work environment promotes safety and teamwork, and training will be provided. Responsibilities include applying fertilizers and crop protection products, delivering to customers, assisting sales staff, and performing

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer and crop protection products under supervision; may use high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Deliver products to customers as needed.
• Interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products and application techniques; support them with services.
• Assist sales staff to ensure orders are correct and needs are met.
• Perform warehouse tasks including loading, forklift operation, and basic maintenance.
• Lift and load products (1–2 hours per day).
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including inspections and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and work areas; document maintenance inspections.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.
• Training provided: crop protection product mixing, operation of application equipment.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 Dakota Plains Ag is hiring for an Applicator/Truck Driver in Comstock, MN. This role is a hybrid position where you will be a driver and an applicator depending on the season and business needs. Great opportunity with a variety of work in your day to day! This is a M-F role with overtime opportunities during our spring and fall busy seasons. A CDL is preferred coming in but not required. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you,

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. To include but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Training Provided:
  • Crop protection product mixing
  • Operation of application equipment

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred
• 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 to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

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.