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Tradesworker, Meter Services

Salary

$24.01 - $29.12 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07792OD

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 seeking a dependable and safety-minded Tradesworker, Meter Services to join our team. This is a field-based role where you will install, maintain, and repair water meters to ensure accurate service and billing for our community. If you enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors, and helping people, this is a great opportunity.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

+ Safely install, remove, and maintain water meters, meter boxes, and related equipment.

+ Record water meter readings accurately using computers and manual methods.

+ Inspect meters and equipment for defects, and repair or replace as needed.

+ Troubleshoot automated water meters and network components.

+ Turn water services on or off according to customer service requests.

+ Locate, clean, and maintain meter boxes; replace covers when needed.

+ Complete required forms, customer notifications, and vehicle inspection reports.

+ Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships with the public and coworkers.

+ Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe work practices.

+ Assist coworkers and perform other duties as needed to keep water services running smoothly.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We’re Looking For:

+ Education: High school diploma or GED.

+ Experience: Six months of trades work or closely related experience. Related experience can include:

+ Plumbing, pipefitting, or general maintenance of water systems

+ Electrical or mechanical repair work

+ Meter reading, utility service work, or field inspections

+ Construction or excavation work involving installation or repair of infrastructure

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

Skills & Abilities:

+ Comfortable using computers and software.

+ Able to work independently and follow instructions.

+ Clear communication and good customer service skills.

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Ability to lift, carry, and perform physical tasks safely.

Supplemental Information

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

Why Join Us?

+ Work outdoors and gain hands-on experience with water systems and technology.

+ Play an important role in providing safe and reliable water services to the community.

+ Opportunities for training, growth, and career advancement with Lee County Utilities.

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

How many months of trades or related experience do you have? Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ None

+ Less than 6 months

+ 6–12 months

+ More than 12 months

02

Which of the following types of work experience do you have? (Check all that apply) Please include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ Plumbing or pipefitting

+ Electrical or mechanical repair

+ Meter reading or utility service work

+ Construction or excavation involving infrastructure

+ Other trades or maintenance experience

+ None of the above

03

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

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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