Seasonal Truck Driver- Strasburg
Strasburg, ND, US, 58573-7303
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 has an exciting opportunity in our Transportation division. We are looking for a Seasonal Associate Driver to complete our team. In this role, you will develop proficiency in safely transporting non‑hazardous materials to customer locations while providing professional customer service and ensuring compliance with DOT, company, and regulatory requirements. The Associate Driver operates under established routes, schedules, and procedures, completes required inspections and documentation, and promptly reports equipment issues or incidents.
Seasonal employees work full time hours for specific periods of time- typically during our busy seasons in the spring and fall. Seasonal employees have the opportunity to come back each season for work. Join our team today!
Responsibilities
- Operate an assigned commercial motor vehicle (straight truck or semi tractor/trailer) to deliver non-hazardous materials to customer sites along established routes and schedules
- Drive safely and comply with DOT regulations, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Provide professional customer service during pickups and deliveries and maintain positive customer interactions
- Load and unload product as required, including connecting and disconnecting trailers for product transfer, and follow safety protocols for handling commodity materials
- Complete required delivery documentation accurately, including daily load/unload reports and electronic logs or onboard computer entries
- Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, submit maintenance reports, and promptly communicate identified issues
- Perform other assigned duties, including equipment hookups and site readiness checks
- Participate in training and skill development to build knowledge of routes, equipment operation, and safety practices
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class A or Class B CDL
- Entry-level to early-career commercial driving role; prior experience preferred but not required
- Ability to meet DOT and company requirements, including background check and DOT physical/drug screen (and other pre-employment screenings as applicable)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to safely climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; frequent travel and time away from home as required by the schedule
- Ability to maintain accurate logs and required documentation
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior commercial driving experience (including experience operating a straight truck or tractor/trailer)
- Experience completing DOT logs/electronic logs and delivery documentation
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Demonstrated safe-driving performance and ability to make sound safety decisions in changing weather and road conditions
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 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.
If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).
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.