Seasonal Truck Driver
Location Pocahontas, Illinois
Date posted 06/22/2026 Job ID 24094 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
CHS Illinois in Pocahontas, IL is looking for a Seasonal Truck Driver to join our team for our spring planting season! This individual will help deliver fertilizer to our customers in a timely fashion. The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement and ability to work M-F with consistent 12-hour shifts and some Saturday work as needed. Join our amazing team today!
Responsibilities
- Operate a semi‑tractor and trailer (or straight truck) to deliver non‑hazardous materials to customer sites across complex or variable routes, ensuring safe and efficient execution
- Drive in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies, using sound judgment regarding route safety, road conditions, and compliance requirements
- Provide professional customer service during pickups and deliveries; communicate clearly, resolve routine issues, and escalate non‑routine concerns as appropriate
- Connect and disconnect trailers, and perform product transfer loading and unloading activities in accordance with safety protocols
- Complete required delivery documentation and daily load/unload reports, and maintain accurate electronic logs and onboard computer entries
- Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, and report maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns promptly
- Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and equipment issues; follow required procedures; and model strong safety and compliance behaviors
- Provide informal guidance and support to Associate Drivers as needed regarding routes, equipment operation, and safety practices
- Share operational knowledge and best practices to support team efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- Valid Class A or Class B CDL (as required for the equipment/route)
- Have a minimum of 1 year of verifiable CDL driving experience
- Must meet age requirement
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and compliance, and complete required documentation accurately.
Additional Qualifications
- Demonstrate the ability to operate independently in a high‑skill driving role, including managing complex routes or delivery requirements
- Demonstrated safe-driving performance and ability to make sound safety decisions in changing weather and road conditions
- Strong customer service skills and a history of positive customer feedback
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- 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
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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