Lee County

Technician II Fleet Mechanic

Lee County  •  $56k - $70k/yr  •  Fort Myers, FL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 07985JB

Department: Fleet Management

Job classification: Technician II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fleet Services, Trades, Automotive

Lee County Ambulance on a lift receiving required maintenance and a logo overlay.

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.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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 Lee County Fleet Management

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

Lee County

About Lee County

Lee County is a beautiful place to live, work and play. Today, Lee County is home to more than 750,000 residents and welcomes more than 5 million visitors annually. Social media policy: https://www.leegov.com/resources/Pages/socialmediapolicy.aspx

Lee County was founded on May 13, 1887, and is served by a five district-elected Board of County Commissioners. Lee County Board of County Commissioners (Lee County BoCC) has more than 2,500 employees and is the fourth largest employer in Lee County.

Our employees play an indispensable role in providing a high level of service to the County’s residents. We offer job opportunities in a wide variety of fields and are always in search of those who have the passion and talent to work in our evolving and continuously growing county.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fort Myers, FL
Year Founded
1887
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