Crew Supervisor

Xxx; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

FRS retirement options

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Lee County is seeking a Solid Waste Crew Supervisor to lead daily operations for the transfer fleet, roll-off trucks, and support equipment. This hands-on leadership role requires a CDL, supervisory experience, and strong organizational skills to ensure safe, efficient service to the public.

Responsibilities include planning crews, maintaining equipment, handling inquiries, enforcing safety, and budget-adjacent tasks. Join a team committed to reliable waste services for Lee County residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of heavy equipment or tractor-trailer experience.
• Valid Florida Class A CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel).
• One year supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and assign work for solid waste crews.
• Ensure equipment and materials are available for safe and timely work.
• Respond to inquiries from customers and other departments.
• Enforce safety regulations and departmental policies.
• Supervise and develop direct reports; coach and train.
• Operate machinery, vehicles, and tools used in Solid Waste projects.
• Monitor equipment operation for efficiency, compliance, safety.
• Assist with budget adherence and staffing coverage.
• Prepare required forms, records, and reports.
• Assist other crews as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School graduation or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to lead a team that keeps our community moving? Lee County is looking for a dependable and driven Solid Waste Crew Supervisor to take charge of daily operations for our tractor-trailer transfer fleet, roll-off trucks, and support equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems on the fly, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to the public.

We want a leader who is resourceful, tech-savvy, curious, and eager to learn. If you're someone who communicates well, motivates others, stays organized under pressure, and isn’t afraid to jump in and operate equipment when needed, this could be the perfect role for you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and assign work for crews responsible for Solid Waste operational projects.
• Ensure necessary equipment and materials are available for safe and timely job completion.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries and complaints from customers, citizens, contractors, and other County departments.
• Enforce safety regulations and departmental policies across all staff and operations.
• Supervise and develop direct reports; provide coaching, training, and support; monitor workloads; resolve operational challenges.
• Assist and participate in technical and operational tasks within the department.
• Operate a variety of machinery, vehicles, and tools used in Solid Waste projects.
• Monitor equipment operation to maintain efficiency, compliance, and safety.
• Support administrative functions including budget adherence, scheduling, forms review, and maintaining adequate staffing coverage.
• Prepare and complete forms, records, reports, correspondence, training documents, performance evaluations, accident reports, work orders, maintenance logs, and other required documentation.
• Assist other crews as needed.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:
• High School graduation or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years experience in heavy equipment, tractor-trailer operation, preferably in the Solid Waste or Construction debris industry, or closely related experience

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Airbrake and Tanker Endorsements

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Excel

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

Monday - Friday, 6:30AM

Why Join Us?

This hands-on leadership role is essential to ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable daily operations of Lee County’s Solid Waste transportation and equipment fleet. You’ll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, a strong retirement plan, and the opportunity to work with a committed team dedicated to keeping our community safe, clean, and resilient.

About The Department

The Lee County Solid Waste Department provides responsible waste collection, recycling, and disposal services to residents and businesses throughout the county. The department is committed to environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and exceptional public service. Our team ensures safe and sustainable operations across multiple solid waste facilities, including landfills, transfer stations, recycling programs, and waste-to-energy systems. Joining our department means contributing to essential services that protect public health, support community resilience, and promote long‑term environmental stewardship.

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: This job 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. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by his or her supervisor. The job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity. 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:
• FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
• 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 A CDL driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

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

03

Please indicate which of the following equipment you have experience with (Check all that apply):

• Tractor trailer
• Straight Truck
• Roll-off
• Clam Bucket
• Skid Steer
• Front Loader
• Back Hoe
• Excavator
• None of the above
• Required Question