
Tonica: Agronomy CDL Driver
Hiring bonus: $25 — Express Employment Professionals pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Express Employment Professionals
- Location
- Mendota, IL
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $30.00/HourlyRate
- Profession
- Truck Driver (CDL)
- Industry
- Drivers & Transportation
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $30.00
- Weekly
- $1,200
- Yearly (full-time)
- $62,400
This job pays about $30.00/hour — 3% above the median for Truck Driver (CDL) jobs in Illinois ($29.00/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Truck Driver (CDL) jobs in Illinois right now
- 4 open Truck Driver (CDL) jobs in Illinois from 1 agency, 3 of them in Mendota.
- Pay in these listings: $18.00 – $30.00/hour, median $29.00/hour.
- Typical Truck Driver (CDL) pay in Illinois: $29.00/hour ($60,320/year, BLS).
Job description
Agronomy CDL Driver (Class A or B)
Tonica, IL
$30.00/Hour
Express Employment Professionals is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Agronomy CDL Driver for a respected agricultural operation in the Tonica, IL area. This position is responsible for operating a Tender Truck or Nurse Truck to support agronomy and field operations during the agricultural season. Candidates must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL, Tanker Endorsement, Hazmat Endorsement, and be able to operate a manual transmission.
Express Employment Professionals is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Agronomy CDL Driver for a respected agricultural operation in the Tonica, IL area. This position is responsible for operating a Tender Truck or Nurse Truck to support agronomy and field operations during the agricultural season. Candidates must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL, Tanker Endorsement, Hazmat Endorsement, and be able to operate a manual transmission.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Weekend work as needed during peak seasons
Pay
- $30.00 per hour
Job Responsibilities
- Safely operate tender trucks and nurse trucks to transport seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products.
- Deliver products to field locations in a timely and efficient manner.
- Load and unload liquid and dry agricultural products as needed.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Maintain accurate delivery and transportation records.
- Follow all DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
- Communicate effectively with agronomy staff, dispatch, and customers.
- Assist with other agronomy-related duties during downtime.
Qualifications
- Valid Class A or Class B CDL.
- Current Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements required.
- Ability to drive a manual transmission.
- Strong understanding of DOT regulations and safety practices.
- Previous agricultural, agronomy, tender truck, or nurse truck experience preferred.
- Ability to work long hours during busy planting and harvest seasons.
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Time
- WEEKLY pay
- Direct Deposit
- $100 Referral Bonus (+$50 for the person being referred)
- $100 for every candidate you send that works 80 hours
- $50 for them just for being referred
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