Salary : $82,596.80 - $100,401.60 Annually
Location : South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type: Full time regular
Job Number:Department: Public Works / 03410 Motor Pool
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
DescriptionThe City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking an experienced Equipment Mechanic III to perform advanced maintenance, diagnostic, repair, and fabrication work on the City's fleet and equipment.
Under the direction of the Fleet Manager, this advanced journey-level position leads and assists mechanics while performing the most complex repairs to automobiles, trucks, diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles, alternative-fuel vehicles, heavy equipment, snow-removal equipment, public safety vehicles, fire equipment, generators, and two-way communication systems.
The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:
- $82,596 - $100,416 Annual Salary
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- Deferred Compensation with Matching
- Education Incentive Pay
- 88 Hours of Vacation Annually
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- CalPERS
- City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the program
Recruitment Process: Applications Received: October 15, 2026 -October 29, 2026
In-Person Interviews: Tentatively November 6, 2026
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Examples of Duties Key Responsibilities- Lead, train, and assign work to mechanics and mechanic helpers.
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and communications-system issues.
- Perform major repairs and overhauls of engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, hydraulic systems, steering, suspension, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Perform skilled welding, fabrication, and metalwork.
- Inspect completed work and assist with work scheduling, work orders, records, and inventory.
- Support the maintenance of Police, Fire, and snow-removal equipment.
- Assist with shop safety, hazardous-materials requirements, and parts purchasing.
- Serve as backup for the Inventory Control Specialist and Shop Supervisor, as assigned.
- Work extended or alternative schedules as needed, including 12-hour and late-night shifts during snow-removal operations.
Typical Qualifications What We're Looking For- Advanced experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining automotive, diesel, gasoline, alternative-fuel, and heavy-equipment systems.
- Strong knowledge of engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems, and public safety equipment.
- Skilled welding, fabrication, and use of diagnostic equipment, power tools, and precision instruments.
- Ability to lead, train, and provide technical guidance to mechanics and mechanic helpers.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize, assign, and inspect maintenance and repair work.
- Commitment to safe work practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, and hazardous-material procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate work orders, labor entries, repair records, and parts documentation.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with City departments, vendors, and shop staff.
- Flexibility to work extended, alternative, late-night, and 12-hour shifts during winter snow-removal operations.
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible automotive and equipment maintenance and repair experience comparable to journey-level equipment mechanic work.
Education/Training: Education or specialized training sufficient enough to read, write, and perform skilled fleet, automotive, and heavy-equipment maintenance and repair work.
License:Valid California or Nevada Class B driver's license, or the ability to obtain one by the date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:ASE Master certification in Heavy Equipment and/or other Master-level ASE certifications. Fire equipment certification is also preferred.
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Do you have four years of experience performing automotive and equipment maintenance and repair duties? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.
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Do you have a valid California or Nevada Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
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Do you have any ASE master-level certifications? If yes, please list them.
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Do you have a fire equipment certification?
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Do you have any relatives currently working for the City of South Lake Tahoe? If yes, please list their name.
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