Agriculture Applicator/Truck Driver

Summary

CHS Illinois in Newark, IL is looking for an Agriculture Applicator/Truck Driver to join our team! This individual would be responsbile for applying dry and liquid fertilizer to customer fields as well as occasionally hauling fertilizers and grain. The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements or willing to obtain and have some prior agricultural experience. This position has mandatory overtime during our busy seasons with longer hours during the week and weekends as needed (April-July and October-November). 

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)

• Class A CDL 
• Agriculture background 
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements 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