Lee County, Fl

Salary: $28.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Location : 2955 Van Buren Street, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 07985JB
Department: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Help keep Lee County's Public Safety operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. As a Technician with Lee County Fleet Management, you will play a critical role in maintaining and repairing the vehicles and equipment that first responders and essential service teams rely on every day.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, diagnostics, and collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure our Public Safety fleet operates at the highest standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do

• Do daily checks on County vehicles and equipment.
• Find and fix problems on gasoline and diesel engines.
• Work on brakes, drive trains, suspension, steering, and electrical systems.
• Repair heating, air conditioning (HVAC), and hydraulic systems.
• Complete routine maintenance like oil changes, lubrication, brake service, tune-ups, and cooling system work.
• Process work orders, plan repair priorities, and help manage the daily shop workload.
• Use diagnostic tools such as FDRS, Xentry, and other scan tools.
• Help guide less experienced staff when needed.

You will work on Public Safety Vehicles and equipment, including brands such as Fords, John Deere, Polaris, and Mercedes.
Education, Experience, Licensing
What You Need
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Two years of experience repairing light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, gas and diesel engines are required (over 5 years of experience are preferred).
• Experience with gasoline and diesel engines and doing detailed mechanical repairs.

Licenses

• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• ASE certifications are preferred but not required.

Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Why Join Us?
As a Fleet Technician, you will directly support the reliability and safety of the emergency vehicles that protect our community. You'll work with a talented team, grow your hands-on mechanical skills, and contribute to the essential operations that keep Lee County running. Lee County offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, Florida Retirement System (FRS), and opportunities for professional development and long-term growth.
About the Department
At Lee County Fleet Management, we maintain a fleet of vehicles that support vital Public Safety operations. Our dedicated team works on everything from light-duty trucks, Ambulances to specialized equipment, ensuring that the vehicles our community relies on are in excellent condition. Learn more about Fleet Management at
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: 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.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02
Which systems have you repaired or serviced? (Check all that apply)(Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Brakes
• Drivetrain
• Suspension
• Steering
• Electrical systems
• Electronic systems
• HVAC systems
• Hydraulic systems
• None of the above

03
Have you used any of the following diagnostic tools? (Check all that apply)(Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Xentry
• FDRS
• Other diagnostic tools
• I have not used diagnostic tools

04
Do you have any ASE certifications?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you able to work the assigned schedule (Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM)?

• Yes
• No

06
Have you worked with any of the following equipment brands? (Check all that apply)(Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• John Deere
• Ford
• Mercedes
• Polaris
• Freightliner
• None of the above

Required Question