About the Department
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Do you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping things clean, safe, and running smoothly? Join LeeTran as a Transit Fleet Service Worker! You’ll help maintain our buses and vehicles, support daily operations, and play an important role in keeping our community moving.
Position Duties
What You Will Do
Clean and detail the exterior and interior of buses, vans, cars, and trucks (walls, seats, windows, floors, compartments, and more)
Collect and dispose of garbage
Check and refill important vehicle fluids such as fuel, coolant, engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and power steering fluid
Keep accurate mileage and fuel records
Maintain inventory of supplies
Perform general labor, maintenance, and custodial tasks using tools and equipment
Identify and report safety issues during inspections
- Operate buses, trolleys, cars, trucks, vans, and forklifts as part of daily service support, including during evening hours
Work together with your team to keep all vehicles safe and ready for service
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
Six months of maintenance, janitorial, or related experience
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced, outdoor environment (in all weather conditions)
- Ability to operate buses, trolleys, cars, trucks, vans, and forklifts, including at night
Able to follow DOT Drug & Alcohol testing requirements (49 CFR Part 40 & Part 655)
Licensing
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
CDL Class B preferred, but not required
CDL training and testing are provided by LeeTran
Other Qualifications
Work Schedule
LeeTran operates seven days a week, including some holidays
Hours for this position typically fall between 3:30 PM and 12:00 AM
Expect to work 30+ hours per week
PM shift employees earn an additional 3% pay
Why Join Us?
Opportunities for full-time employment and long-term career growth
Full medical insurance starting the first of the month after hire
Choice of Florida Retirement System Pension or Investment plan
Mentoring and career development programs
Stable schedule with work-life balance
Be part of a team that supports the community every day
About the Department
LeeTran provides safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation for Lee County. Our team keeps the community moving, getting residents to work, school, medical appointments, and more. Join a department dedicated to safety, service, and making a positive impact.
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.
Benefits
- 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 Benefits/2024 Benefits/FULLTIME ACTIVE LCBOCC 2024 Plan Year OE Guide FINAL AON 2023.09.12.pdf.
To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee Benefits/2024 Benefits/2024 Active Employee Rates.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 ProgramServices 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 AssistanceReimbursement 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.
Supplemental Questions
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01This is a Temporary position with FRS and Medical Only benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- Yes
- No
02Do you have experience in vehicle detailing, fueling, and light maintenance?
- Yes
- No
03Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- No
04Which of the following Class Commercial Driver's License (CDL) do you possess?
- Class A License
- Class A Permit
- Class B License
- Class B Permit
- None of the above
Required Question
Agency Information
- Employer
- Lee County Government
- Address
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P.O. Box 398
ATT: Human Resources
Fort Myers, Florida, 33902
- Phone
- (239) 533-2245
- Website
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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty