Bridge & Infrastructure Tech II — Hands-On Maintenance

Xxx; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lee County Department of Transportation in Florida is seeking skilled maintenance workers to inspect, repair and maintain bridges, drawbridges and related infrastructure to keep communities connected and safe.

This hands-on role involves operating heavy equipment, welding and fabrication, installing guardrails and performing concrete work, with a 4-day workweek schedule Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM and on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in bridge maintenance or related work such as road/ highway maintenance, concrete work, or heavy equipment operation.
• Florida Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Lee County’s stationary bridges and two drawbridges.
• Install, repair, and maintain guardrails, handrails, fences, buffer walls, sea walls, and safety barriers.
• Perform drawbridge upkeep, including traffic gates, gears, bearings, and other mechanical parts; grease and lubricate as needed.
• Inspect bridges for structural issues and fill expansion joints.
• Repair box culverts, sandblast, grind, and paint surfaces.
• Install or repair traffic attenuators.
• Operate and transport barges for waterline repairs using wide-load permits.
• Use hand tools and power tools and operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, cranes, loaders, excavators, and backhoes.
• Set up safe work zones following IMOT specifications.
• Perform welding on bridges and aluminum railings; assist other departments with welding projects.
• Complete concrete work, including building forms, pouring, and finishing flat surfaces.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs on Weir systems as needed.

Skills

Bridge maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Welding

Concrete work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lee County Department of Transportation in Florida is seeking skilled maintenance workers to inspect, repair and maintain bridges, drawbridges and related infrastructure to keep communities connected and safe.

This hands-on role involves operating heavy equipment, welding and fabrication, installing guardrails and performing concrete work, with a 4-day workweek schedule Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM and on-call emergencies.