Technician II Mechanic
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Job summary
Lee County is seeking a Technician II, Mechanic to maintain and repair a wide range of solid waste vehicles and heavy equipment. This role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and timely repairs to support daily county services.
Ideal candidates have solid experience with gas and diesel engines, good diagnostic skills, and proficiency in fleet software. Safety, teamwork, and readiness for varied shifts are required.
Qualifications
- Two years of experience repairing light- and heavy-duty trucks, including gas and diesel engines.
- Strong diagnostic capabilities, including reading wiring diagrams and hydraulic system flow charts.
- Proficient with computers and fleet/work order software.
- Ability to work well under pressure while managing deadlines and shifting priorities.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on many types of Solid Waste vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Repair and rebuild gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems, and major drivetrain parts.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and multiplexing system issues.
- Complete brake inspections and repairs following Federal DOT rules.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electronic hydraulic systems.
- Respond to road calls and perform roadside repairs and tire changes.
- Test vehicles and equipment to identify problems and check repairs.
- Assign tasks to mechanics, track work progress, and approve completed jobs.
- Create accurate work orders using paper and electronic systems.
- Keep work areas clean and safe, including pressure washing equipment for inspections.
- Follow safety rules, SOPs, and complete work within industry-standard repair times.
- Work on a wide variety of equipment, including cars, pickup trucks, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, tractors, forklifts, excavators, wheel loaders, sweepers, semi-tractors, and trailers.
Skills
Job description
Help keep Lee County’s Solid Waste operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. As a Technician II, Mechanic with Lee County Solid Waste, you will play an important role in maintaining and repairing the vehicles and heavy equipment that support daily County services.
This position is great for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and working with a skilled team to keep our fleet in good operating condition. Salary is based on your experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on many types of Solid Waste vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Repair and rebuild gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems, and major drivetrain parts.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and multiplexing system issues.
- Complete brake inspections and repairs following Federal DOT rules.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electronic hydraulic systems.
- Respond to road calls and perform roadside repairs and tire changes.
- Test vehicles and equipment to identify problems and check repairs.
- Perform welding, body repairs, and basic metal and aluminum fabrication.
- Assign tasks to mechanics, track work progress, and approve completed jobs.
- Create accurate work orders using paper and electronic systems.
- Keep work areas clean and safe, including pressure washing equipment for inspections.
- Follow safety rules, SOPs, and complete work within industry-standard repair times.
- Work on a wide variety of equipment, including cars, pickup trucks, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, tractors, forklifts, excavators, wheel loaders, sweepers, semi-tractors, and trailers.
- Two years of experience repairing light- and heavy-duty trucks, including gas and diesel engines.
- Strong diagnostic capabilities, including reading wiring diagrams and hydraulic system flow charts.
- Proficient with computers and fleet/work order software.
- Ability to work well under pressure while managing deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL B) with an acceptable driving record.
- Preferred: Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A) with no air brake restriction.
- 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).
- Must have a complete set of mechanic’s hand and pneumatic tools up to 1 ½”.
- Must be able to lift at least 80 pounds.
- Five or more years of experience repairing light- and heavy-duty trucks, including gas and diesel engines.
- Experience with diagnostic software for Mack, Freightliner, International, and Ford.
- ASE certifications.
- Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Rotational Saturdays
- Must be available for weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency response
- Work may occur at various Fleet Services locations within Solid Waste
As a Technician II, Mechanic, you directly support the reliability and safety of the equipment that keeps Solid Waste operations running smoothly. You’ll work with a dedicated team, grow your technical skills, and contribute to services that make a meaningful impact in our community.
Lee County offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation, professional development, mentoring, uniforms, tool and boot allowances, and long‑term career growth opportunities.
Lee County Solid Waste Fleet Services maintains and repairs the equipment essential for landfill operations, recycling, hauling, and site maintenance. Our team ensures all vehicles and heavy machinery are operating at peak performance to support daily county operations.
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.
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
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
Have you worked with any of the following vehicles and equipment brands? (Check all that apply)
- Ford, Cars, Pick Up Trucks, Vans
- Mack Trucks
- Freightliner Trucks
- Volvo Heavy Equipment
- John Deere Light Duty & Heavy Equipment
- Caterpillar Heavy Equipment
- Bobcat Equipment
- None of the above
(Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)
Do you have any ASE Certifications?
- Yes
- No
Do you have mechanic’s toolbox containing a complete set of mechanic’s hand and pneumatic tools, including tools up to 1 ½ inches, necessary to efficiently perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles
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