Maintenance Technician III/IV (Streets)

City of South Lake Tahoe; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

The City of South Lake Tahoe is hiring a Streets Maintenance Technician III/IV to maintain and repair streets and public spaces. This role may work alone or in teams of 2–4 and runs a 7 am–3 pm shift, Monday–Friday, with possible on-call duties.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of progressive maintenance experience, CDL with tanker endorsement, a strong safety mindset, and a customer service approach while serving the public. Training and certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience at Maintenance Technician III or six years in general maintenance and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and safety notices.
• Willingness to learn new skills and pursue beneficial certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on streets and public areas.
• Operate and maintain equipment, ensure safety and traffic control.
• Mentor junior technicians and share expertise with the team.
• Coordinate with other divisions and departments as needed.

Skills

CDL with tanker endorsement

Safety oriented

Mentor others

Customer service

Reading drawings/blueprints

Job description

Are you a skilledStreets Maintenance technician with 4 - 6 years of experience?

Do you want to work in theamazing Lake Tahoe Basin?

Are you looking for a job with top-tier benefits including a defined pension plan?

The City of South Lake Tahoe has an opening for a journey-level Streets Maintenance Technician (4 - 6 years experience) to join its Public Works team and perform a wide variety of tasks maintaining and repairing the streets and public areas of the City. This position works alone or in teams of 2 - 4 technicians based on the needs of the task. The role works a 7 am - 3 pm shift, Monday - Friday and may have on-call responsibilities for weekend and holiday needs. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Identifying characteristics

The Maintenance Technician III/IV series is an advanced journey level maintenance series. Positions at this level are distinguished from Maintenance Technician I/II by the level of responsibility assumed and complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform more difficult and responsible types of technical duties, including performing technically complex maintenance duties related to area of assignment. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility, sharing their expertise with other staff and assuming responsibility for broadening their skill base by assuming responsibility for a broader cross section of assignments.

Maintenance Technician III/IV requires significant maintenance and operations skillsets. The role performs complex maintenance and operations tasks requiring specific knowledge, training, and/or certifications. Incumbents work with a high level of independence to perform assigned maintenance and construction work. Specific duties may vary depending upon the functional section to which work is assigned. For a full position description, please click

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• 4 - 6 or more years of experience in progressively more responsible maintenance and reliability projects.
• A desire to serve as a mentor to less experienced staff and take ownership of the success of the team
• A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and a clean DMV record
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills and pursue certifications beneficial to the City
• A customer service mindset and the ability to interact positively with the public
• An emphasis on safety with the ability to think through processes to recognize possible consequences and avoid risk
• Attention to detail when reading drawings, instructions, codes and safety notices

Placement in Maintenance Technician III or Maintenance Technician IV is at the discretion of the hiring manager provided the following criteria are met: (1) the minimum qualifications and the time-in-grade requirements are met; and (2) demonstration of the ability to independently perform the full scope of the assigned duties via completion of department training plan & testing. The selected candidate may be offered either the Maintenance Technician III or Maintenance Technician IV position based on demonstrated skill strength and experience.

To be hired as aMaintenance Technician IIIa candidate must have a2 years of experience in a Maintenance Technician II role or similar or 4 years of experience in general maintenance and construction in one or more of the following functional areas: parks, streets/storm drainage, facilities, snow removal.

To be hired as aMaintenance Technician IV a candidate must have a 2 years of experience in a Maintenance Technician III role or similar or 6 years of experience in general maintenance and construction in one or more of the following functional areas: parks, streets/storm drainage, facilities, snow removal.

Maintenance Technician III

$27.33 - $33.22 per hour

Maintenance Technician IV

$30.07 - $36.55 per hour

Recruitment Schedule

Applications Received: August 25, 2026 - October 2, 2026

Oral Panel Interview: Tentatively October 15, 2026

Department Interview: Tentatively the week of October 19th

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs emergency repairs, as necessary and establishes proper traffic control devices in doing such work.
• Performs minor adjustments on service equipment; maintains tools and equipment in working order.
• Customer service and interaction with public
• Reads, interprets, and conveys schematics, drawings, codes, safety notices, SDS
• If assigned to a specific area, may assist with projects being completed outside of assigned area.
• Performs related tasks at the journey skill level across several functional areas
• Trains other maintenance workers as assigned.
• Safely operate all equipment within the Operations Division's functional areas
• Basic materials, labor and equipment estimating
• May represent division at meetings, trainings, or assignments
• Installs, repairs and maintains all municipal signs, sign posts and reflective traffic markers.
• Coordinates sign and traffic marker installation and maintenance activities with other City divisions and departments.

Streets Assignment:

• Safely operates all vehicles, equipment and tools within assigned functional areas
• Performs layout of striping, signage, ditches, paving, walkways, forms, batter boards and all other lay out work required for providing finishes to meeting code compliance
• Fabrication and installation of signs utilizing sign design equipment and plotters.
• Performs paving asset condition assessments and data collection utilizing pavement management inspection criteria.
• Performs storm water infrastructure asset condition assessments and data collection
• TMDL testing as assigned.
• NPDES reporting as assigned
• Performs vehicle and equipment inspections at beginning of day
• May respond to emergency incidents involving Public Safety
• May be responsible for development of basic traffic control plans under supervision
• May assist in all other functional areas as assigned

Snow Removal Assignment:

Note: All Operations Division Employees will perform snow removal functions regardless of functional area specialties.

• Safely operates all vehicles and equipment such as trucks, sanders, snow plows, snow graders, snow blowers, and large trailers.
• Inspects snow removal equipment at beginning and end of shift.
• Provide fuel, lubricants and materials as needed.
• Formulates and mixes brine solutions as assigned.
• Inventories abrasives and de-icing material stockpiles and recommends quantity replacements.
• Inventories and reports on snow removal operations damage to public and private property under supervision of Lead Maintenance Technician
• Reports on NPDES abrasives collection
• Assists in emergency services as required.
• May be required to assist in snow removal code enforcement.
• Works nights/weekends/holidays as required, will be required to work 12 hr. shifts.

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate and complex building trades such as Carpentry, Roofing, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Accessibility, Title 24 Energy etc.
• Intermediate to complex civil engineering trades such as grading, paving, striping, traffic control etc.
• Significant knowledge of safe working practices
• Significant knowledge of Hazardous Materials practices
• Excellent customer service
• Knowledge of Cal-OSHA, Cal Trans, AASHTO, MUTCD standards
• Knowledge of Pesticide and chemical applications
• Basic Engineering principles, methods, and mathematics

Ability to:

• Perform strenuous physical work with agility and endurance.
• Work in cooperative manner with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
• Use and properly operate assigned tools and equipment.
• Operate assigned trucks and equipment, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Read and interpret codes, drawings, schematics, manuals, notices, and bulletins pertaining to equipment
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Read, write and understand English to follow safety precautions and procedures.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a cooperative team effort.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and/or Experience:

• Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Two years full-time experience as a Maintenance Technician III or six years of general maintenance and construction in one or more of the following functional areas: parks, streets/storm drainage, facilities, snow removal.

(If appointed from an internal position, must possess Class B prior to appointment. If hired from outside of City employment, must obtain within 6 months of hire.)

Certificates/License Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class B California or Nevada driver's license (Commercial Driver's License subject to Department of Transportation drug testing requirements and DMV pull notice program).

Depending on assignment and operational needs: some positions may require one or more of the following certificates:

• Tanker Endorsement
• IMSA Traffic Safety Specialist and Traffic Safety Through Work Zones Certificate

Incumbents must be willing to work mandatory overtime when required; may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as required in emergency situations.

Special Requirements - Safety regulations prohibit incumbents from wearing contact lenses when working with certain chemicals. Incumbents in positions requiring use of a respirator are prohibited from wearing beards or other facial hair which prevents a proper respirator fit.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.