Hazmat Truck Driver
Cedar Rapids, IA, US, 52404-9063
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 Inc in Cedar Rapids, IA has an exciting opportunity in our Transportation division. We are looking for a Hazmat Truck Driver to safely transport bulk crop protection products to customers and other CHS warehouses while providing professional customer service and ensuring full compliance with DOT, company, and regulatory requirements. This role records accurate electronic logs, completes required inspections, and promptly escalates equipment issues or incidents.
You will need a Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements or willing to obtain prior to employment. This is a M-F position. CHS Inc 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 CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
- 2+ years or 200,000 miles of verifiable driving experience.
- Demonstrated experience hauling hazardous materials.
- Meet DOT requirements, including DOT physical and drug screening.
- 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.
Preferred 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
Additional Qualifications
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.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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 chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.