Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior
Salary
$22.00 Hourly
Location
5560 Zip Drive, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
08066PC
Department
D O T Operations
Opening Date
10/01/2026
Closing Date
10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Lee County is seeking a skilled, experienced, and safety-focused Senior Equipment Operator to join our Department of Transportation Maintenance team.
In this role, you will support roadway and drainage maintenance across the county by operating heavy equipment, performing complex construction and repair tasks, and helping ensure safe, reliable, and well-maintained transportation corridors.
This position is ideal for someone who excels in hands-on outdoor work, takes pride in operating equipment with precision, and wants to contribute to meaningful public-service work that benefits the community every day.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do
Support roadway and drainage maintenance activities across the county
Set up safe work zones and follow all safety protocols
Operate a broad range of heavy equipment with a high level of skill and accuracy, including loaders, rollers, dump trucks, backhoes, skid steers, graders, pavers, mini excavators, and a Gradall
Perform inspections and basic maintenance on assigned equipment, identify equipment needs, and complete minor repairs
Lay pipe, build basins, complete asphalt work, repair leaks, place sod, and perform cement work
Use lasers for alignment to support precise construction and maintenance tasks
Haul, position, and transport heavy equipment as needed
Maintain road right-of-ways to ensure clean and safe travel corridors
Work independently or with a crew to complete daily assignments
In the absence of the Crew Supervisor, assist with documenting daily activities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Licensing
What We're Looking For
High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of heavy equipment operation or related experience
Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position and comply with DOT Drug & Alcohol testing requirements
Licensing Requirements
Safety-Sensitive Position
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM
This position follows a mandatory four-day, ten-hour work schedule and may receive up to ten hours of holiday pay at the regular rate for each observed holiday.
About the Department
The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, builds, and maintains the county's roadway network. The department provides services such as roadway construction, traffic operations, drainage improvements, sidewalk installation, landscaping, and more. DOT is committed to safety, quality, and reliable service that supports a safe and efficient transportation system for all who travel through Lee County.
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 Countys 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 whats 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:
Financial Benefits:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
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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Are you able to work Tuesday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM?
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Which CDL do you currently hold?
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How many years of heavy equipment operation experience do you have? (Be sure to include this experience in your work history.)
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Which types of equipment have you operated? (Check all that apply) (Be sure to include this experience in your work history.)
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Which tasks have you performed as part of your previous roles? (Be sure to include this experience in your work history.)
Required Question
Employer Lee County Government
Address P.O. Box 398
ATT: Human Resources
Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
Phone (239) 533-2245
| Location | Fort Myers, FL |
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