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Ditching Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07886PC

Department

D O T Operations

Opening Date

04/09/2026

Closing Date

4/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County is hiring a Ditching Heavy Equipment Operator for our Transportation team.

In this role, you’ll help maintain Lee County right of ways and support safe, efficient public works operations. Much of your time will be spent performing ditching operations and working alongside the Ditching Operations Crew to support drainage, roadway, and maintenance activities.

This job is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and helping keep the community safe and moving.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Perform skilled work operating large vehicles and public works equipment to maintain County right of ways.

• Perform ditching operations as a primary responsibility.

• Work directly with the Ditching Operations Crew to support drainage and roadway maintenance tasks.

• Operate equipment such as pickup trucks with trailers and dump trucks hauling ditching materials.

• Haul debris to dump sites and transport road maintenance materials and stockpile materials.

• Perform labor duties such as laying sod, shoveling, raking, grading, landscaping, and clearing debris.

• Set up, maintain, and break down safe work zones in compliance with traffic regulations and IMOT standards.

• Complete in-house training to obtain IMOT certification.

• Assist with pipe installation as needed.

• Complete minor equipment maintenance, inspections, and basic servicing.

• Maintain daily logs and promptly report equipment concerns.

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and regulations.

• Support supervisors and crew members and work effectively as part of a team.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• One (1) year of experience in construction, landscaping, concrete work, pipe laying/trenching, or heavy equipment operation

• This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as required by DOT regulations (49CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382).

Licensing Requirements

• Must have a Florida Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit with airbrake endorsement and a good driving record at the time of hire.

• Must obtain a Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License

• Experience operating heavy machinery on active work sites

Extra Skills

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot simple issues with equipment or materials.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Why Join Us?

Your work will help keep Lee County projects safe and running smoothly. You will get good pay, benefits, and a strong retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most of all, you will be part of a team that cares about the community.

About the Department

The Lee County Department of Transportation works on roads, construction projects, and county property. We help keep the county safe and in good shape for everyone.

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 Class B Commercial Learners Permit and an acceptable driving record at time of offer with the ability to obtain a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement within six (6) months of hire date?

• I possess a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsements and an acceptable driving record.

• I possess a valid Class A CDL with Air Brakes endorsement and an acceptable driving record.

• I possess a valid Class B Permit with an acceptable driving record and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsements within six (6) months of hire date.

• I do not possess a Class B CDL permit with an acceptable driving record, and I do not have the ability to obtain one with Air Brakes endorsement prior to offer.

  02

  Which equipment do you have experience with (Check all that apply): Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

• Asphalt Paver

• Chainsaw

• Dump Truck

• Edgers

• Front-end Loader

• Grapple Truck

• Hand Tools

• Hedgers

• Large Arrow/Message Board Truck

• Lowboy Trailer

• Mini Excavator

• Skid Steer

• Spreader Box

• Tanker Truck

  03

  Which areas of D O T Operations are you interested in? (Check all the apply)

• Canal Maintenance

• Ditching

• Landscaping

• Roadways

• Mowing

  04

  Would you be interested in being considered for other jobs with the Lee County Board of County Commissioners?

• 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

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