Joseph Hornstein
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Diversified Landscaping, excelling in team management and equipment maintenance. Proven track record in optimizing project timelines and enhancing client satisfaction through effective problem-solving and multitasking. Committed to maintaining safety standards while delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Leader
Diversified Landscaping
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Oversaw daily landscaping operations, ensuring team adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Trained and mentored new crew members on equipment use and landscape maintenance techniques.
- Coordinated scheduling for crew assignments, optimizing resource allocation across multiple projects.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction ratings.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials, ensuring availability for timely project completion.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and conducted routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Maintained safe driving records by strictly following traffic rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues, minimizing downtime during operations.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
Ground Control
Eon Roofing
01.2015 - 04.2023
- Developed risk assessments and mitigation strategies to minimize hazards associated with ground control issues.
- Assisted in training new crew members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed routes to minimize travel time and enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated logistics for timely delivery of goods to various locations.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to identify maintenance needs, ensuring vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff for efficient loading procedures that maximized cargo space utilization within the trailer truck''s capacity limits.
- Prepared detailed reports for management regarding delivery statuses, incident occurrences, and other relevant job-related information.
- Managed loading and unloading processes safely, reducing the risk of damage to cargo or injury to personnel.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Delivery Driver
D&A Delivery Service
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Delivered packages efficiently, ensuring timely arrival and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for operational clarity.
- Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with dispatch teams to coordinate logistics and schedules effectively.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Streamlined package handling procedures, reducing potential for damage and increasing customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
North East High
St. Petersburg, FL01-1990
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment maintenance
- Delegating work
- Team management
- Multitasking
- Hand and power tool operation
- Problem-solving
- Punctual and dependable
- Team player
- Vehicle operations
- Job site evaluation
- Jobsite safety
Timeline
Crew Leader
Diversified Landscaping
06.2023 - 10.2025
Ground Control
Eon Roofing
01.2015 - 04.2023
Delivery Driver
D&A Delivery Service
01.2005 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
North East High