Technician I

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Technician I

Salary

$19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

3401 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Temp 81 w/FRS & MED (30+ hours)

Job Number

07993KI

Department

Transit

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County is looking for a motivated Technician to join our team and help keep our Transit fleet running safely and reliably. In this role, you’ll perform preventive maintenance, complete essential repairs, and support diagnostic work alongside experienced senior technicians. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in accuracy and efficiency, and are eager to grow your mechanical skill set, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Perform regular maintenance on transit vehicles, including inspections, changing fluids and filters, lubricating parts, and rotating tires.

• Check steering, suspension, and brake systems to make sure they are working safely.

• Replace basic parts like belts, hoses, batteries, alternators, starters, water pumps, and cooling system parts.

• Use diagnostic tools to read fault codes and perform simple electrical tests.

• Help senior technicians find and fix problems with engines, transmissions, electrical systems, HVAC, and multiplex systems.

• Fill out work orders correctly, including labor time, parts used, and repairs done.

• Report any other problems or needed repairs to a supervisor.

• Understand basic gasoline and diesel engine functions, air brake systems, wiring diagrams, and service manuals.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

• One (1) year of hands-on automotive, diesel, or fleet maintenance experience

Licensing

• Have a valid Class A or B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and no Air Brake restriction, OR

• Have a CDL Permit with Passenger Endorsement before hire

• Must get a Florida Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement within 30 days of hire (training and testing provided onsite)

Safety-Sensitive Position:

• This is a safety-sensitive position that is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49 CFR Part 40 and 655.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Four (4) shifts weekly, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Why Join Us?

• Help people in your community every day

• Get training and learn new skills

• Work with a friendly team

• Benefits:

• Full medical insurance starting the first month after hire

• Florida Retirement System: Pension or Investment plans

• Voluntary overtime may be offered

About the Department

LeeTran provides safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation for Lee County. Our team keeps the community moving, getting residents to work, school, medical appointments, and more. Join a department dedicated to safety, service, and making a positive impact.

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 County's 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 what's 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

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit:

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.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

02

Which of the following Class Commercial Driver's License (CDL) do you possess?

• Class A License

• Class A Permit

• Class B License

• Class B Permit

• None of the above

03

If you answered "None of the above" to question above, are you able to obtain a CDL Permit prior to offer? (Available at Lee County Tax Collector offices by completion of a written test.)

• Yes

• No

• N/A (Not Applicable)

04

Please check all Driving Endorsements you possess.

• No Air Brakes Restriction

• Passenger (P->15)

• S-School Bus

• N-Tanker

• H-HazMat

• T-Dbl/Trpl Trailers

• X-HM+Tanker

• None of the above

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

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