Intern Water Tender Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.00 Hourly
Location : 5560 Zip Drive, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Occasional
Job Number: 08012PC
Department: D O T Operations
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Lee County Transportation is looking for a responsible and reliable Bridge Tender to operate our drawbridges safely. You will help boats, vehicles, and pedestrians pass smoothly. This job requires someone who can work independently, follow safety rules, and operate mechanical systems carefully.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do:

• Operate the drawbridge safely for boats, cars, and pedestrians.
• Activate warning systems like lights, sirens, and gates.
• Keep daily logs of bridge operations.
• Inspect bridge equipment and report any problems.
• Call for repairs when needed.
• Talk to boat operators, the Coast Guard, and law enforcement on the radio.
• Watch weather and water conditions for safety.
• Keep the bridge house and nearby areas clean and safe.
• Test the backup motor for emergencies.
• Help train new bridge tenders.
• Do other tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing
What We're Looking For:
Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED

Required

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to work alone and follow safety rules
• Comfortable using mechanical and electrical equipment
• Clear communication skills, especially on the radio
• Experience with bridge operation, maintenance, or repair is a plus

Supplemental Information
Work Schedule:

• This is an On-Call position.
• Shifts may be during the day or night, seven days a week.
• Work locations: Lee County, Alva, and Matlacha

Why Join Us?This is a great job for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating interesting equipment, and helping keep their community safe. Every day is different, and you'll play an important role in keeping traffic and waterways moving smoothly.
About the Department
The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) works every day to keep our roads, bridges, and transportation systems safe, reliable, and efficient for residents and visitors. Their mission is to provide well-maintained streets, bridges, and traffic systems that improve quality of life, support local businesses, and help people move safely throughout the county. The department manages road construction and maintenance, bridge operations, traffic signals, public transportation, and a variety of permits and transportation projects to keep Lee County moving smoothly.
Learn more here:
About Lee CountyLee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 700,000 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
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.
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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.
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This is an On-Call position and may fill various day and or night shifts at the following locations: Lee County, Alva, and Matlacha. There are no set hours and no set days. Are you able to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have experience in bridge operation, maintenance, or repair? (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Yes
• No

04
Which of the following have you used in a job setting? (Check all that apply)(Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• None
• Electrical control panels
• Backup generators
• Signal or warning lights
• Gates or barrier arms
• Marine or two-way radios
• Logbooks or report forms

Required Question