Technician II Bridge and Infrastructure

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 is looking for dependable and safety-focused team members to help maintain our bridges and roadway structures. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our community connected by ensuring bridges and related infrastructure are safe and in good condition.

Lee County is looking for dependable and safety-focused team members to help maintain our bridges and roadway structures. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our community connected by ensuring bridges and related infrastructure are safe and in good condition.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• 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 (chainsaws, augers) 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.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) years of experience in bridge maintenance or related work such as:
• Road or highway maintenance
• Construction or concrete work
• Heavy equipment operation
• Welding or fabrication
• Guardrail or fence installation

Licensing Requirements

• Must possess a Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes endorsement

Safety-Sensitive Position

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and fabricating experience
• Experience repairing bridges, guardrails, fences, and concrete
• Class A CDL with Air Brakes endorsement

Work Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Must be flexible for emergencies.

Why Join Us?

This is a hands‑on role where your work directly supports the safety and connectivity of Lee County residents. You’ll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a dependable team that takes pride in serving the community every day.

About The Department

The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for maintaining roads, bridges, and traffic systems throughout the county. Our team is committed to safety, reliability, and quality service that keeps Lee County moving.

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.

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.