Technician II Fleet Mechanic

Technician

Help keep Lee County's Public Safety operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. As a Technician with Lee County Fleet Management, you will play a critical role in maintaining and repairing the vehicles and equipment that first responders and essential service teams rely on every day. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, diagnostics, and collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure our Public Safety fleet operates at the highest standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Do daily checks on County vehicles and equipment.
• Find and fix problems on gasoline and diesel engines.
• Work on brakes, drive trains, suspension, steering, and electrical systems.
• Repair heating, air conditioning (HVAC), and hydraulic systems.
• Complete routine maintenance like oil changes, lubrication, brake service, tune-ups, and cooling system work.
• Process work orders, plan repair priorities, and help manage the daily shop workload.
• Use diagnostic tools such as FDRS, Xentry, and other scan tools.
• Help guide less experienced staff when needed.

You will work on Public Safety Vehicles and equipment, including brands such as Fords, John Deere, Polaris, and Mercedes.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What You Need

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Two years of experience repairing light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, gas and diesel engines are required (over 5 years of experience are preferred).
• Experience with gasoline and diesel engines and doing detailed mechanical repairs.

Licenses

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• ASE certifications are preferred but not required.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 6:30 AM 3:00 PM

Why Join Us? As a Fleet Technician, you will directly support the reliability and safety of the emergency vehicles that protect our community. You'll work with a talented team, grow your hands-on mechanical skills, and contribute to the essential operations that keep Lee County running. Lee County offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, Florida Retirement System (FRS), and opportunities for professional development and long-term growth.

About the Department At Lee County Fleet Management, we maintain a fleet of vehicles that support vital Public Safety operations. Our dedicated team works on everything from light-duty trucks, Ambulances to specialized equipment, ensuring that the vehicles our community relies on are in excellent condition. Learn more about Fleet Management at Lee County Fleet Management.

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.