Logistics Technician

Cornerstone Tree Farm; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Tree Farm in Florida is seeking a Logistics Technician to oversee movement, maintenance, and staging of heavy equipment and materials across multiple job sites. The role blends CDL driving, heavy equipment operation, and logistics management to keep field crews supplied and on schedule.

A clean driving record and OSHA load-securing knowledge are required. Responsibilities include transporting equipment, coordinating deliveries with crew leads, operating machinery as needed,

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required.
• 2–3 years skid steer, mini-excavator, and forklift experience.
• Clean driving record; must be insurable under company policy.
• Ability to use digital tracking tools for timekeeping and asset tracking.
• Deep understanding of OSHA load-securing standards and trailer safety.

Responsibilities

• Transport, haul, and unload heavy equipment using gooseneck trailers and dump trucks.
• Coordinate material deliveries to job sites with Crew Leads.
• Operate machinery to assist site prep and grading as needed.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and weekly maintenance on trucks and trailers.
• Maintain tool inventory and ensure gear is tracked and returned.
• Coordinate material pickups from vendors and nurseries, ensuring signed loads.

Skills

CDL Class A

Equipment operation

Clean driving record

Technical literacy

OSHA safety knowledge

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Operations Coordinator

Pay: $20-25 hourly

Job Summary

The Logistics Technician is responsible for the movement, maintenance, and staging of all heavy equipment and materials across multiple job sites. This role requires a hybrid skillset of professional driving (CDL) , heavy equipment operation , and logistics management . You are the backbone of our site-efficiency, ensuring our field crews never have to wait on tools or materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport & Mobilization: Safely load, haul, and unload heavy equipment (Skid steers, excavators, mini-loaders ) using gooseneck trailers and dump trucks.
• Site Logistics: Coordinate with Crew Leads to deliver materials (stone, sod, plant material) to job sites according to the weekly production schedule.
• Equipment Operation: Assistcrews by operating machinery for site prep, grading, and material staging as needed.
• Asset Management: Perform daily pre-trip inspections and weekly maintenance checks on trucks and trailers. Report any repair needsimmediatelyto the shop.
• Inventory Integrity: Maintainthe "Tool Inventory Sheet" for all support vehicles and ensure all specialized gear is tracked and returned to the yard.
• Vendor Coordination: Execute material pick-ups from local vendors and nurseries, ensuring loads areaccurateand signed for correctly.

Required Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Class A.
• Equipment Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years operatingskid steers, mini-excavators, and forklifts in a construction or landscape setting.
• Clean Driving Record: No major violations in the last 3 years; must be insurable under the company’s commercial policy.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to use digital tracking tools (like ADP or Inventory Apps) for timekeeping and asset tracking.
• Safety Mindset: Deep understanding of OSHA load-securing standards and trailer safety.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work outdoors in the Florida climate for extended periods.