Job Description
Salary : $61,754.37 - $75,052.22 Annually
Location : South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type: Full time regular
Job Number: 202400049
Department: Public Works / 03510 Streets & Roads
Opening Date: 01/02/2025
Closing Date: 1/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description The City of South Lake Tahoe is hiring a Maintenance Technician IV for the Streets Department.
Incentive pays includes: Maintenance Series Certification Pay
Holiday Pay
Education Incentive Pay
Bilingual Pay
457 Match up to $3,000 (after completion of probation)
Additional Benefits include: Use of the City purchased
CalPERS - Classic or PEPRA membership depending on enrollment date
Medical/Dental/Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Forgiveness through the
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are
not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Summary Description Under general supervision of assigned supervisory or management staff, provides a wide variety of journey skilled tasks in the care, cleaning, maintenance, construction, and repair of assigned facilities and equipment.; performs the full range of required operation and maintenance duties, including operation of heavy equipment throughout the City. Maintenance Technicians may be assigned to specific functional areas (streets, parks, facilities, airport) but may be reassigned to any of the sections at any time for business or career development reasons. May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower level maintenance staff during specific project assignments.
Identifying characteristics The Maintenance Technician III/IV/V 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.
Advancement from Maintenance Technician level III to level IV and from level IV to level V is at the discretion of the appointing authority provided the following criteria are met: (1) the minimum qualifications and the time-in-grade requirements are met; (2) demonstration of the ability to independently perform the full scope of the assigned duties via completion of department training plan & testing; and (3) a budgeted vacancy is authorized at the III/IV/V level. Only a limited number of positions are allocated to each level.
Maintenance Technician IV requires significant maintenance and operations skillset. 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.
Examples of Duties 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.
Maintenance Technician III In addition to duties of level I/II:
- Performs skilled maintenance, repair and installation work related to street signs.
- Inspects all signing to locate needed repairs and corrections.
- Cleans and maintains the City's sign shop, sign truck and related equipment.
- 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
- Safely operate majority of equipment within the Operations Division's functional areas
- Reads, interprets, and conveys schematics, drawings, codes, safety notices, SDS
- Basic knowledge of building and civil codes, Cal-OSHA codes, MUTCD, Cal Trans Standards and specifications, agency permitting procedures, asbestos identification and testing procedures, lead paint identification and testing procedures and all other regulatory codes, policies, and procedures within functional area assigned
- Inventory control
- If assigned to a specific area, may assist with projects being completed outside of assigned area. Maintenance Technician IV
In addition to duties of level I/II/III:
General Duties: - 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
- Reads, interprets, and conveys more complex schematics, drawings, codes, safety notices, SDS
- Complex knowledge of building and civil codes, Cal-OSHA codes, MUTCD, Cal Trans Standards and specifications, agency permitting procedures, asbestos identification and testing procedures, lead paint identification and testing procedures and all other regulatory codes, policies, and procedures within functional area assigned
- Intermediate material purchasing and inventory per City purchasing policy and procedures
- Performs, records, and uploads asset condition assessments and data collection as assigned
- 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.
- Coordinates contracted signing projects by collecting bid information from outside contractors; monitors and inspects work performed. 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.
- Material storage and inventory
- Paints complex traffic control markings such as crosswalks, lane stripes and parking zones on City streets and curbs;
- 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
- Inventory control
- May act as representative to concessionaires, focus groups, school districts, agencies, user groups, special events etc.
- May assist in project development including permitting
- May assist with facility schedules and recreation programming
- 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.
Typical Qualifications 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 Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Civil Codes
- 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
- Use computers to load data, track work orders, generate reports, etc.
- 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.
Maintenance Technician IV
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.
Certificates/License Requirements: All class levels:
- 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).
(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.)
Depending on assignment and operational needs: some positions may require one or more of the following certificates:
- Tanker Endorsement
- Qualified Applicators License Categories B, C, F, G
- California Landscape Contractors Association Certificate in Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction and Irrigation Installation
- IMSA Traffic Control Signs and Markings Level II
- IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I
- Backflow Prevention Tester Certificate
- Confined Space Entry Certification
- Certified Pool Operators License (CPO)
- IMSA Traffic Safety Specialist and Traffic Safety Through Work Zones Certificate
- Journeyman Electrician Rating
- Hazardous Materials Certification
- HVAC Certification
- Boiler and Chiller Certifications
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.
Supplemental Information The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Indoor work to perform record keeping and computer tasks; outdoor work in all types of weather including extreme heat and humidity, cold and rain and snow; work in and around heavy traffic conditions and very loud noise of construction equipment; continuous exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, and vibration from equipment and tools; occasional exposure to hazardous materials and substances including chemicals, blood borne pathogens, and animal bites; positions may require working at heights above the ground, work below ground, and/or in confined spaces.
Physical: Incumbents in this class must be in good physical condition and able to exert physical strength for prolonged periods of time. Due to the physical nature of this position, the majority of tasks performed by incumbents involve a combination of two or more simultaneous physical operations requiring but not limited to the following:
CONTINUOUS: sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, fingering, and hearing; lifting and carrying of tools and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.; pushing/pulling of tools and equipment up to 25 lbs.
FREQUENT: balancing, crouching and talking; pushing/pulling of tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
OCCASIONAL: crawling, smelling; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of tools and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.; lifting and carrying tools and equipment weighing over 100 lbs. with assistance.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to see work orders and service requests, field conditions, equipment dials and gauges; operate vehicles and equipment; monitor telephone traffic conditions and mix chemicals.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; ability to monitor sounds for traffic control and equipment malfunction; hear back-up alarms on trucks and other equipment, telephone and radio transmissions, and calls for assistance from others..
Speaking: Communicate in English in person, by phone and radio to communicate with both the public and co-workers.
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
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.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All full-time, permanent City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster. City of South Lake Tahoe, CA
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