Herbicide Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Location
DOT Operation 5560 Zip Drive, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
07885PC
Department
D O T Operations
Opening Date
03/24/2026
Closing Date
7/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Lee County is looking for a dependable and safety-minded Spray Technician to join our Vegetation Management team. In this role, you will help keep our canals, ditches, and right-of-ways clear and safe by controlling weeds and overgrown plants.
This job is great for someone who enjoys working outdoors, likes hands-on tasks, and wants a steady career in public service where the work truly matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You Will Do
Apply pesticides and herbicides to canals, drainage ditches, and right-of-ways to control vegetation
Operate Spray Truck, Spray Buggy, Spray Boat, Dump Truck, and Loader
Drive and operate pickup trucks with trailers and other assigned county vehicles
Load trucks with the correct pesticides and herbicides needed each day
Keep accurate daily records of chemicals used and areas sprayed
Help plan daily tasks with the crew supervisor
Open and close weirs (water-control structures)
Perform routine maintenance and simple repairs on spray equipment and tools
Lift, push, pull, or move items up to 50 pounds
Keep your truck clean and in good working condition
Help complete time sheets and maintain inventory records
Complete a monthly inventory of all pesticides and herbicides
Perform other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Licensing
What We're Looking For
High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
One (1) year of experience operating heavy equipment or similar work, such as:
Vegetation control or grounds maintenance
Forestry or park maintenance
Canal, stormwater, or drainage system maintenance
Roadway or public works maintenance
Heavy equipment operation
Pest control or herbicide application
Agricultural spraying or field operations
Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position and follow all safety rules and procedures
Licensing Requirements
Preferred:
Safety-Sensitive Position
Training Requirements
Extra Skills
Able to use hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely
Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
Good teamwork and communication skills
Able to solve simple equipment or material issues on the job
Supplemental Information
Work Schedule:
Why Join Us?
In this hands-on role, your work helps protect our waterways, drainage systems, and public spaces. You will receive competitive pay, strong benefits, and a reliable retirement plan through the State of Florida. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in keeping Lee County safe, clean, and functioning for everyone.
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: 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 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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Do you have one year of experience operating heavy equipment or performing similar outdoor work? (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)
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Which best describes your CDL status?
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Which equipment have you safely operated? (Select all that apply.) (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)
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Which of the following types of experience do you have? (Select all that apply.) (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)
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Are you able to work Tuesday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM?
Required Question
Employer Lee County Government
Address P.O. Box 398
ATT: Human Resources
Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
Phone (239) 533-2245