| Location | Fort Myers, FL |
Technician I
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
DOT Operation 5560 Zip Drive, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
08099PC
Department
D O T Operations
Opening Date
10/28/2026
Closing Date
11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Lee County is looking for a dependable Technician I to join our Transportation team. In this role, you will work outdoors and help keep Lee County clean, groomed, and safe.
We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, working with equipment, and being part of a crew that makes a real difference every day.
Duties and Responsibilities
What Youll Do
Mow grass along roads and sidewalks.
Use a ride-on mower to cut and trim grass.
Edge sidewalks and curbs.
Drive a pickup truck and pull a small trailer.
Load and unload mowing equipment safely.
Check equipment each day to make sure it works correctly.
Report any broken or unsafe equipment.
Keep tools, trucks, and work areas clean.
Work safely near cars, people, and sidewalks.
Help remove debris and clean right-of-way areas.
Help other crews when needed.
Work during storms or emergencies when required.
Do other tasks as assigned.
Education, Experience, Licensing
What Were Looking For
Preferred
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Why Join Us?
In this hands-on role, you help keep Lee County's roads and public spaces safe and looking their best. You'll receive competitive pay, strong benefits, and a dependable retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most of all, you'll join a team that takes pride in caring for our community and making a real difference every day.
About the Department
The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, builds, and maintains the county's roadway network. The department provides services such as roadway construction, traffic operations, drainage improvements, sidewalk installation, landscaping, and more. DOT is committed to safety, quality, and reliable service that supports a safe and efficient transportation system for all who travel through Lee County.
About Lee County
Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. The job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee Countys benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of whats included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf
Health Benefits:
Financial Benefits:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Required Question
Employer Lee County Government
Address P.O. Box 398
ATT: Human Resources
Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
Phone (239) 533-2245