Join Our Team in North Lake Tahoe

Work for the North Tahoe Public Utility District
At the North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) our mission is to: Serve North Lake Tahoe by providing exceptional water, wastewater, and recreational resources.

The vision of the NTPUD is that: North Lake Tahoe is a vibrant and healthy community where we optimize our resources for the greater good and protect our environment for generations to come.

The District Core Values – (C.A.R.E.S.)
Collaboration – Accountability – Respect – Excellence – Stewardship

NTPUD facilities include the North Tahoe Regional Park, a 108-acre park surrounded by National Forest, including three ballfields, a synthetic surfaced multi-use field, tennis and pickleball courts, disc golf course, Dog Park, the Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and boat launch, public parking lot across the street, and the North Tahoe Event Center with approximately 10,000 square feet of meeting and special event space for weddings, meetings, and community events.

Job Opportunities


Applicants interested in applying for a position must fill out an application using the buttons on the right. If you will be sending your application via e-mail, please email our HR department and please use “NTPUD job applicant” in the subject line or there is a risk that the e-mail will be filtered out by our SPAM filter.  Contact NTPUD Human Resources at (530) 546-4212 to confirm if your application was received.

Level I Annual Wage Range (6-steps):  $55,868.80 – $71,260.80

Level II Annual Wage Range (6-steps): $64,209.60 – $81,910.40

Certification Pay up to an Additional 10%

Excellent Benefits Package (here) including participation in the CalPERS pension program, paid health coverage for employee and dependents, 12 days of paid holiday leave, 12 days of paid sick leave, two-weeks of annual vacation leave (increases with years of service), paid life and long-term disability insurance, and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). The District will also support the employee’s certification process.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a public agency in the beautiful North Lake Tahoe area. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and/or skilled tasks in maintenance, operation, and repair of District’s wastewater and potable water systems .

The ideal candidate will have experience in the operations and services of a potable water distribution and wastewater collection agency, knowledge of the principles and practices of system inspection, preventive maintenance, and methods and techniques to troubleshoot and diagnose system issues. Ability to operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, power, and hand tools including motorized, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintains, inspects, repairs, and operates distribution and collection systems.
  • Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance of projects as part of a crew or as an individual; including pavement cutting, ditch digging, trenching, repairing, installing pipe, water and sewer taps and back filling.
  • Required to drive and operate trucks and equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of equipment and construction materials.
  • Required to drive and operate a hydro-flushing / excavating truck including hydro-cleaning and CCTV sewer mains and services.
  • Maintains records, files, reports, and prepare work orders relating to inspections and maintenance work
  • Expected to work standby duty on a rotational basis after completing twelve-month probationary and training period.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:

  • Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
  • Level I: One (1) year of experience in construction, repair, and operation and maintenance of water and sewer systems is desirable.
  • Level II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction, repair, and operation and maintenance of water and sewer systems, or two (2) years as a District Utility Operations Maintenance Worker I with demonstrated ability and knowledge.
  • Required to have possession of, or the ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months from date of hire, a valid Class B, or higher Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Manual Transmission and Tanker endorsement with a driving record acceptable to the District and the District’s insurance carrier. Level II must be in possession of a valid Class B driver’s license.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain within (18) eighteen months from date of hire, a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 (D1) certification. Level II: must be in possession of a valid D1.

For a full job description click here.  To apply please submit a District application (links at bottom of page), resume, and cover letter to Human Resources, P.O. Box 139, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 or Email [email protected] or call Kim at 530-553-5413 for more information.

Application packets will be reviewed weekly until filled.

Join our team and learn the trade! The Utility Operations Department is hiring immediately for work through the summer season. Help maintain the operation of the District’s wastewater collection, water storage, and water distribution systems. Learn to operate a variety of equipment used to maintain and repair our water and sewer lines including laying pipe, trenching, back filling, pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, and pipe repair. Possession of a valid driver’s license; construction background a plus. This is a manual labor position that is entry-level and will give the candidate experience in the utility trade with potential to move into a full-time position.

END-OF-SEASON BONUS: Earn $1/hr bonus for every hour worked through Labor Day.

Employees will have the opportunity for training and mentorship to obtain valuable experience working for our public utility and recreation services in beautiful North Lake Tahoe. Scheduled hours will vary by position.

Pay at $27.00/hr. 9/80 schedule.

To apply please submit a District application, resume, and cover letter either by Email, fax, or mail – see instructions below.

For more information please call Kim at 530-553-5413.

Join our team!

This is a temporary account clerk position in the District’s Finance and Accounting Office.

This position will perform a variety of technical accounting duties including account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.  This position will respond to customer questions regarding water and sewer billing, and provide support to the Accounting Team to complete annual auditing process.

Have fun and enjoy working outdoors this summer by joining our parks team working at beautiful Lake Tahoe! If you love the outdoors and have a desire to participate in keeping our great parks clean and safe, then this job is for you!

Duties include:

  • Routine Park maintenance, athletic field preparation, mow, landscape, weed, plant, prune, irrigation related tasks, rake, sweep.
  • Clean restrooms, walks, parking lots, playground, infield areas, emptying refuse containers, load and unload trucks of refuse, trimmings, soil, sand, rock, and other materials.
  • Operate a variety of power and hand tools, possession of a valid driver’s license.

Varied hours and shifts including weekends. See the job description.

END-OF-SEASON BONUS: Earn $1/hr bonus for every hour worked through Labor Day.

Employees will have the opportunity for training and mentorship to obtain valuable experience working for our public utility and recreation services in beautiful North Lake Tahoe. Scheduled hours will vary by position.

Pay up to $20-$25/hour plus $1/hour bonus for every hour worked through Labor Day.

To apply please submit a District job application either online or via email.

Call Kim at 530-553-5413 with questions. Positions Open Until Filled.

Have fun and enjoy working outdoors this summer by joining our parks team working at beautiful Lake Tahoe! If you love the outdoors and have a desire to participate in keeping Lake Tahoe clean and safe, then this job is for you!

Boat Ramp Attendants Duties include:

  • The Tahoe Vista Recreation Area will be open for boating this 2023 season. Work directly on the north shore of Lake Tahoe this summer as you collect boater fees, assist in boat launch flow and inspect for valid watercraft stickers and seals. Ideal candidate will be friendly, self-directed and responsible.

Varied hours and shifts including weekends. See the job description.

END-OF-SEASON BONUS: Earn $1/hr bonus for every hour worked through Labor Day.

Employees will have the opportunity for training and mentorship to obtain valuable experience working for our public utility and recreation services in beautiful North Lake Tahoe. Scheduled hours will vary by position.

Pay up to $18-$22/hour plus $1/hour bonus for every hour worked through Labor Day.

To apply please submit a District job application either online or via email.

Call Kim at 530-553-5413 with questions. Positions Open Until Filled.

Have fun and enjoy working outdoors this summer by joining our parks team working at beautiful Lake Tahoe! If you love the outdoors and have a desire to participate in keeping our great parks clean and safe, then this job is for you!

Park Host Duties include:

  • Live at the North Tahoe Regional Park this summer!
  • The District is seeking a qualified, responsible individual to be our Park Host for the 2023 summer season. In exchange for rent, water and electricity, the Park Host will be available to complete janitorial and security duties five evenings a week, between 5-9 p.m. at the Regional Park.
  • Candidate must have their own acceptable living unit and submit pictures of unit along with application.

Varied hours and shifts including weekends. See the job description.

END-OF-SEASON BONUS: Earn $1/hr bonus for every hour worked through Labor Day.

Employees will have the opportunity for training and mentorship to obtain valuable experience working for our public utility and recreation services in beautiful North Lake Tahoe. Scheduled hours will vary by position.

Pay up to negotiable. To apply please submit a District job application either online or via email.

Call Kim at 530-553-5413 with questions. Positions Open Until Filled.

There are currently no part time job opportunities available. Please check back periodically.

How to Apply

To apply for any of the positions listed above you must submit a DISTRICT JOB APPLICATION. This can be done by either clicking on the “Apply Online” button above and complete the online form, or downloading and emailing the PDF application to “[email protected]“, or downloading and printing out the application and mailing it to the NTPUD, P.O. Box 139, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148. Attachments may be sent separately to “[email protected]“. You may also fax your completed job application to (530) 546-1540.

The North Tahoe Public Utility District maintains a drug-free workplace. The NTPUD is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression.

For additional information on job openings with the NTPUD or questions about open positions please contact our Human Resources Office at –

NTPUD Human Resources
(530) 553-5413
[email protected]

NTPUD Benefits:
The NTPUD offers benefits to full and part-time employees, including participation in the CalPERS pension program, paid health coverage for you and your dependants, 12 days of paid holiday leave, 12 days of paid sick leave, two-weeks of annual vacation leave (increases with years of service), paid life and long-term disability insurance, and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA).

seasonal positions

Interested in a seasonal position? Email [email protected] or call (530) 546-4212.