Bridge Technician II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/5051008) Apply  Bridge Technician II Salary $22.00 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07635PC Department D O T Operations Opening Date 08/26/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The Bridge Technician II helps keep bridges safe and in good condition in Lee County. This job involves working on bridges, including repairs, inspections, and maintenance, to make sure they are safe for everyone. You will work with different tools and machines and must follow safety rules. Duties and Responsibilities + Fix and maintain drawbridges and regular bridges. + Install and repair guardrails and handrails. + Drive trucks, tractors, and other machines to help with repairs. + Check and clean parts of drawbridges, like gears and bearings, and make sure they are working. + Install and fix traffic safety systems. + Work from a barge and fix parts of bridges over the water. + Use hand and power tools. + Set up and follow safety rules at the work site. + Do welding repairs on bridges, railings, and other areas. + Mix and pour concrete for repairs. Education, Experience, Licensing + High School Diploma or GED. + 2 years of work experience in equipment operation, construction, building maintenance, concrete, or welding. + This is a Safety-Sensitive job. You will need to pass drug and alcohol tests. Licenses: + Must have a Class A or B Commercial Learner’s Permit at the time of the offer. + Must get a Class A or B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement within 6 months of hiring. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with welding and fabricating. + Experience with repairing bridges, guardrails, fences, and concrete. + Class A CDL with Air Brakes endorsement. Supplemental Information + Proficiency in welding, specifically using wire and stick-type welders, with experience in aluminum and steel. + Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and traffic regulations. + Experience in setting up and maintaining safe work zones. Work Schedule: + Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. + Must be flexible, especially if there is an emergency. 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. 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: • 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 Which of the following do you possess: + Class A CDL + Class A CDL Permit + Class B CDL + Class B CDL Permit + Neither, but I am willing to get my permit by time of offer. + None of the above 02 Which of the following do you have professional experience with (Check all that apply): + Concrete + Fence Repair + Welding 03 Please indicate your years of experience with the above checked boxes: + More than 2 years + Less than 2 years + No experience Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email