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Heavy Equipment Operator Senior/ Litter Control DOT

Salary

$22.00 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07880PC

Department

D O T Operations

Opening Date

03/25/2026

Closing Date

4/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

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Description

Lee County is seeking skilled, dependable, and safety-focused equipment operators to join our Department of Transportation Operations team.

In this role, you will help maintain safe and clean roadways throughout the county by operating heavy equipment and supporting roadway maintenance activities.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, takes pride in operating equipment, and wants a steady public-service career that makes a real difference every day.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Maintain road right-of-ways to keep them clean and safe

• Operate and haul heavy equipment, including batwing mowers, slope mowers, lowboys, front-end loaders, trucks with trailers, pick-up trucks, skid steers, and zero-turn mowers

• Use hand tools and power tools for daily tasks

• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on assigned equipment

• Work alone or with a crew to complete daily assignments

• Assist other crews or departments as needed

• Set up safe work zones and follow all traffic and safety regulations

• Fill in for the Crew Supervisor when necessary, including documenting daily activities, guiding crew members, and reporting to the Project Manager

• 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

• Three years of heavy equipment operation or related experience

• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position and comply with DOT Drug & Alcohol testing requirements

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL permit with the ability to get a Class A license within 6 months

Safety-Sensitive Position

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

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 7:00 AM-5:30 PM

About the Department

The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, builds, and maintains the county’s roadway network. The department provides services such as roadway construction, traffic operations, drainage improvements, sidewalk installation, landscaping, and more. DOT is committed to safety, quality, and reliable service that supports a safe and efficient transportation system for all who travel through Lee County.

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

Are you able to work Tuesday–Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which CDL do you currently hold?

• Class A CDL

• Class A CDL Permit

• Class B CDL

• No CDL

  03

  How many years of heavy equipment operation experience do you have? (Be sure to include this experience in your work history.)

• Less than 1 year

• 1–2 years

• 3–5 years

• More than 5 years

  04

  Which types of equipment have you operated? (Be sure to include this experience in your work history.)

• Batwing mower

• Slope mower

• Lowboy Truck

• Front-end Loader

• Skid steer

• Zero-turn mower

• Truck with trailer

  05

  Which tasks have you performed as part of your previous roles? (Be sure to include this experience in your work history.)

• Equipment inspections

• Routine equipment maintenance

• Completing daily logs or reports

• Setting up MOT/work zones

• Roadway or right-of-way maintenance

• Working independently

• Working as part of a crew

  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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