About this role
Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”
Role Overview:
Join Wilbur-Ellis and become part of a team that helps keep agriculture moving. As a Commercial Driver III, you'll safely operate company equipment to deliver crop inputs and agricultural products to customers throughout the region. This position offers local driving, a strong safety culture, stable year-round employment, and the opportunity to work for a company with over 100 years of success. In addition to driving responsibilities, you'll support warehouse and facility operations in a collaborative team environment.
Why Drivers Choose Wilbur-Ellis:
• Competitive pay: $25.52 - $29.19 per hour
• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Local routes with consistent daily schedules and home nightly
• Overtime opportunities during peak seasons
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Safety-focused culture
• Career growth opportunities with a stable, industry-leading company
What You'll Do:
• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles to deliver agricultural products to customers and company locations
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance
• Load, unload, and secure products while following all DOT and company safety requirements
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Assist with warehouse operations, inventory movement, and facility housekeeping
• Provide excellent customer service while representing Wilbur-Ellis in the field
• Support team operations during seasonal peaks and busy periods
What You Bring:
• Valid Class A CDL with a safe driving record
• 2+ years of commercial driving experience preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsements or ability to obtain them
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical job duties
• Forklift experience preferred (training available)
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service
• Ability to work overtime during seasonal demand periods
Preferred Qualifications:
• Agricultural, agronomy, fertilizer, chemical, grain, or fuel delivery experience
• Applies mechanical knowledge of heavy trucks to identify potential issues early, perform basic corrective actions, and partner with maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation.
• Experience operating commercial equipment in rural environments
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and transportation compliance requirements
What Makes You Successful:
• Safety is your top priority
• You take pride in providing outstanding customer service
• You enjoy working independently while remaining part of a team
• You communicate professionally with customers and coworkers
• You thrive in a hands-on agricultural environment
Compensation & Benefits:
• The base compensation range for this position is $25.52 - $29.19 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and endorsements. In addition to competitive pay, Wilbur-Ellis offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, paid holidays, paid time off, and employee wellness resources. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/
**Sign-on Bonus - $750 paid after 30 days and $750 paid after 90 days of successful service. Current employees are not eligible.**
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Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.
Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.
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