Seasonal CDL Driver
Location Ethan, South Dakota
Date posted 07/16/2026 Job ID 24286 Salary range $22.31 - $35.67 /hrOverview
CHS drivers spend their days making life easier for their customers – farmers, ranchers, local feed & seed stores, community gas stations and refineries. You’ll know most of the people on your route and you’ll be home most nights for supper.
More than any other role at CHS, you’re the connector. Moving products from sellers to buyers. Transporting supplies from production facilities to customers. Keeping rural America in business from before spring planting starts to well after fall harvest ends.
CHS is one of the biggest names in agriculture and energy. Join our driving team and see where your career takes you.
Success profile
Having these traits leads to success in any of our driver roles:
- Flexible
- Detail-oriented
- Personable
- Positive
- Quick-thinking
- Responsible
- Safety driven
Safety and service
As part of the CHS driver team, safety and customer service matter more than anything:
- Safety — You’ll be hauling a variety of materials, some of which are hazardous. That’s why you’re required to have certain licensures and why we provide a new or late-model truck with top of the line safety equipment. This is a job where safety always comes first.
- Service — Once you arrive safely, then it’s all about the customer. You’ll get to know them and become familiar with the unique rhythm of their business. And when it’s harvest time, you’ll go above and beyond because that’s the spirit of a rural community.
Quote
"I've tried being as safe as I can when I'm out on the road. It's about being aware of your surroundings and following the rules like you're supposed to. I try doing it in the safest and most mistake-free way as I can."
Fun fact: Lonny has driven over 3 million miles without a safety incident — the equivalent of driving around the world about 120 times.
Responsibilities
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
Join Our Team at CHS Ethan!
CHS is looking for motivated and dedicated individuals to join our team from October 1 - December 1, 2026. As part of the largest cooperative in the United States, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations within a dynamic and essential industry.
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive Pay: Enjoy a competitive wage designed to reward your hard work and dedication.
- Flexible Scheduling: We understand the importance of work-life balance. With flexible scheduling options, we make it easier for you to manage both your career and personal life.
- Overtime Opportunities: Maximize your earnings with ample overtime hours available throughout the busy season.
- Grow With the Industry: Gain valuable experience and skills in a leading agricultural organization, where there are always opportunities for career growth and development.
We're seeking individuals with a strong work ethic, a passion for the agriculture industry, and a willingness to learn. If you're ready to make an impact and join a supportive, hardworking team, we want to hear from you!
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Responsibilities
- Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
- Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading.
- Load and unload agricultural inputs using machinery or equipment.
- Conduct and record repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Monitor and maintain inventory quality.
- Deliver products safely and professionally.
- Ensure compliance with all regulations including hours of service.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas.
- Perform grounds and warehouse maintenance.
- Report safety or customer issues promptly.
- Maintain strong safety culture.
- Perform other assigned duties
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Trucking Operations
- Must meet minimum age requirement
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Valid Class A CDL
Additional Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
- Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends
- Agriculture background 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 FMSCA 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.
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.
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