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Technician I Utility Locator

Salary

$26.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07793OD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

12/29/2025

Closing Date

1/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Lee County Utilities is looking for a skilled Technician II Utility Locator to help find and map water and wastewater lines safely and accurately. You will work with a variety of locating tools and maps to make sure our underground systems are well-maintained. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, using technical equipment, and supporting their community.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

+ Locate underground water lines (1 inch – 36 inches) and wastewater lines (4 inches – 30 inches).

+ Identify related equipment like water meters, valves, sewer laterals, and manholes.

+ Read maps, plans, and as-built drawings to ensure accurate locates.

+ Use and understand a variety of utility locating tools.

+ Plan and manage your daily workload efficiently.

+ Help train new team members on locating equipment and procedures.

+ Review daily work to make sure priority tasks are completed.

+ Support the team leader to maintain a positive and safe work environment.

+ Work closely with your supervisor and other staff.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We’re Looking For:

+ High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).

+ 1 year of related experience.

+ Working with water or wastewater systems, pipelines, or other underground utilities.

+ Using utility locating tools or equipment (e.g., ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic locators).

+ Reading or interpreting construction plans, blueprints, or as-built drawings.

+ Performing field inspections, maintenance, or repairs on utility infrastructure.

+ Coordinating or assisting with utility mapping or infrastructure documentation.

+ Supervising or training staff in field operations or technical procedures.

+ Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

+ Ability to work independently, follow safety rules, and use technical equipment.

+ Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and using technical tools to keep their community safe. You’ll be part of a team that ensures reliable water and wastewater services for residents every day.

About Lee County Utilities:

Lee County Utilities provides safe, reliable, and efficient water services to residents and businesses. Our mission is to protect public health, maintain infrastructure, and deliver accurate and timely services to the community. Learn more here: Lee County Utilities (https://www.leegov.com/utilities)

About Lee County:

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 700,000 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 (https://www.leegov.com/) .

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

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which type of utilities have you worked with? (Check all that apply) (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Water

+ Wastewater / Sewer

+ Gas

+ Electrical

+ Telecommunications / Fiber

+ Other

+ None of the above

03

How familiar are you with utility locating tools and equipment? (Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Not familiar

+ Somewhat familiar

+ Comfortable using them

+ Expert

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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