Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Description This is a temporary, part-time position with flexible hours, beginning November 19, 2026, and ending April 21, 2027.
We are looking for friendly and helpful part-time Tram Attendants to join our Lee County Transit team. In this role, you will greet passengers, answer questions about routes, and support drivers to help keep each trip safe and smooth. You will follow set procedures and use good judgment to decide how to complete your daily tasks.
This job is ideal for someone who enjoys being outdoors, working on an open air tram, and can adjust to the shifting weather conditions of Southwest Florida. If you enjoy a flexible outdoor work environment, this role is a great fit for you. Duties and Responsibilities What You Will Do
- Provide courteous and professional customer service to all passengers, while effectively multitasking.
- Give directions using electronic maps (e.g., Google maps).
- Ensure guests follow all policies and procedures.
- Provide general customer travel information.
- Provide crowd control and direct passengers.
- Monitor the area and tram for passenger safety.
- Help guests with wheelchairs or mobility devices on/off the tram and follow ADA requirements.
- Make announcements and share information using a microphone.
- Keep the tram and surrounding areas clean.
- Inspect vehicles and equipment, including general maintenance and safety checks.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Education, Experience, Licensing What We're Looking For
- High School or GED (or similar experience)
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- One (1) year of customer service experience preferred
- Familiarity with Lee County roads and areas preferred
Supplemental Information Work Schedule
- LeeTran runs 7 days a week, including some holidays (4:00 AM – 1:00 AM)
- Day and evening shifts available
Why Join Us?
- Enjoy steady, flexible work schedules based on your availability and department needs.
- Make a positive impact by helping community members travel safely and comfortably.
- Gain experience, build skills, or explore transit jobs at your own pace.
About the Department LeeTran provides safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation throughout Lee County. Our drivers help residents get to work, school, medical appointments, and more. The department is committed to safety, professional service, and supporting the community. Be part of a team that takes pride in making Lee County a better place!
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%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:
- FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
- 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.
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: This job 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. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. The job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity. 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.