Technician I Traffic Locator

Technician I Traffic Locator

Salary

$18.67 - $26.50 Hourly

Location

5650 Enterprise Parkway, Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

08017PD

Department

D O T Traffic

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Technician I - Locator to join our Traffic Operations team. This is an active, outdoor position for someone who enjoys technical fieldwork, problem-solving, and helping keep essential county infrastructure safe and protected.

As a Technician I - Locator, you'll help identify and mark underground County utilities including fiber optic cables, power lines, and traffic signal cables. Your work ensures contractors, residents, and coworkers can dig safely and prevents damage to critical systems.

If you enjoy independent fieldwork, take pride in accuracy, and want a stable career that supports your community, this role may be a great fit.

Duties and Responsibilities

What Youll Do

This is a hands-on field role involving utility locating, mapping, and support for traffic signal and electrical systems. Daily responsibilities include:

• Receive, review, and prioritize Florida Sunshine 811 locate requests, including emergency calls and damaged utility alerts
• Use utility maps, as-built drawings, GIS information, and electronic locating equipment (line tracers, transmitter/receiver devices)
• Locate, mark, and verify underground utilities; excavate handholes, conduits, and manholes when needed to confirm placement
• Calculate distances and ensure accurate utility location markings
• Meet with property owners, contractors, and developers to explain utility locations, answer questions, and identify potential issues
• Document work using daily logs, sketches, drawings, reports, and digital records; maintain an inventory of markings and corrections
• Attend pre-construction meetings to provide utility marking information and explain Sunshine 811 procedures
• Respond to emergency call-outs to help prevent further utility damage and ensure public safety
• Collect GPS survey points with modern receiver equipment for use in ArcGIS
• Assist with maintenance, installation, repair, and refurbishment of traffic signals, street lighting, and bridge electrical systems
• You will work independently in your assigned area while being part of a team of four locators who support each other daily.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What Were Looking For

Successful candidates will have:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of experience locating underground utilities, maintaining traffic signals/streetlights, or working in the electrical trade
• Ability to obtain a Level I IMSA Certification within the first year of employment
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Knowledge of basic computer software, including Microsoft Office
• Experience with Florida Sunshine 811, UtiliSphere, or performing field locates (preferred)

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule:

• Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

• Emergency or after-hours response may be required as needed.

Why Join Us?

As part of Lee County's Traffic Operations team, your work directly protects critical utilities and helps keep our residents, visitors, and contractors safe. You'll see the impact of your efforts every day.

Joining our team means:

• Stable full-time employment with local government

• Health and wellness benefits

• Retirement benefits through the State of Florida

• Paid training and opportunities to build technical skills

• A consistent schedule with long weekends

• A position where accuracy, independence, and community service matter

About the Department

The Lee County Department of Transportation maintains and supports the county's transportation network, including traffic signals, roadway lighting, signage, and critical underground infrastructure. Our teams play an essential role in keeping residents, visitors, and businesses moving safely and efficiently.

Traffic Operations oversees signal systems, electrical infrastructure, roadway safety equipment, and utility location services. Employees take pride in providing accurate, dependable work that protects public safety and supports the growing communities we serve.

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: The above information on this 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. 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:

• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave

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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1. Do you have a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience working with underground utilities, traffic signals, streetlights, or electrical work? (Be sure to include this experience in the "Work History" section of the application.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a current International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal certificate?

• Yes, I possess a Level I IMSA Traffic Signals certification
• No, I do not possess a Level I IMSA Traffic Signals Certification, however I am able to obtain one within one year of employment.
• No, I do not possess a Level I IMSA Traffic Signals Certification and am unable to obtain one within one year of employment.

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3. Do you have experience with the Sunshine One-Call System of Florida and field locates?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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The work hours and days for this position are Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Lee County Government

Address P.O. Box 398

ATT: Human Resources

Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone (239) 533-2245

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty