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Technician I Utility Locator

Salary

$30.00 - $33.66 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers (Detar Warehouse), FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07888OD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

04/09/2026

Closing Date

4/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County Utilities (LCU) is looking for careful, safety-focused team members to help protect our community’s underground utility systems. In this role, you will locate and mark water, wastewater, reclaimed water, electric, and fiber optic lines so construction crews and the public can work safely.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working outdoors, using technical tools, and wants a stable career in public service that supports essential water and sewer systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Locate water lines (1" to 36"), including valves, fire hydrants, meter boxes, and water service lines.

• Locate wastewater lines (4" to 30"), including sewer laterals, force mains, manholes, and valves.

• Locate reclaimed water lines (3" to 12"), including valves, meters, and service lines.

• Locate electric, fiber optic, and chemical lines as needed.

• Use hand tools and electronic locating equipment safely and correctly.

• Follow proper safety procedures when working around underground utilities.

• Keep accurate records of completed locates, markings, and field conditions.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We’re Looking For

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• One (1) year of experience in utility locating or similar work. Related experience may include:

• Water, sewer, or reclaimed water line work

• Underground utility construction

• Utility mapping or field operations

• Reading utility drawings, blueprints, or as-built plans

• Field testing or inspection work

• Maintenance or repair of water or wastewater systems

• Ability to use locating equipment and understand the signals.

• Ability to read utility maps, construction plans, and as-built drawings.

• Strong time management and attention to detail.

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Why Join Us?

In this hands-on role, your work helps keep Lee County’s underground utility systems safe, reliable, and easy to maintain. You’ll be part of a dependable team with competitive pay, strong benefits, and a great retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most importantly, your work will directly support public safety and quality of life for Lee County residents every day.

About the Department

Lee County Utilities provides high-quality drinking water, wastewater treatment, and reclaimed water services to residents, businesses, and visitors across Lee County. LCU manages water and sewer infrastructure, oversees construction and maintenance projects, and ensures that utility systems operate safely and efficiently. The department is committed to delivering reliable service, protecting public health, and supporting the county’s growing communities.

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 (https://www.leegov.com/) .

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 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.

01

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

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have one (1) year of experience in utility locating or a closely related field? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have experience using electronic locating tools, field equipment, or similar devices? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Yes

• No

  04

  Which types of underground utilities have you located? (Check all that apply): (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Water lines (including valves, fire hydrants, meter boxes)

• Wastewater lines (including sewer laterals, manholes, force mains)

• Reclaimed water lines (including meters and service lines)

• Electric lines

• Fiber optic lines

• Chemical lines

  05

  How would you rate your ability to read and interpret utility as-built drawings (construction maps/plans)? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• No experience

• Basic understanding

• Moderate proficiency

• Highly proficient

  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

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