City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, the Electrical Transit Shop Supervisor I manages a transit division responsible for the preventive maintenance, as well as the maintenance and repair activities of transit vehicles, and electrical, mechanical and electronic transit equipment.  

Positions in this job code are distinguished from those in  job code 7253 Electrical Transit Mechanic Supervisor I in that the latter is the second- level supervisor with operational responsibility for an entire shift of  craft and service personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair and service of transit vehicles.  

Manages a Transit division through supervisors and skilled crafts and service personnel.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, directs, trains, and evaluates  the work of subordinate supervisors, mechanical, electrical, electronic  and various skilled  craft and service workers engaged in the maintenance and repair of streetcars, trolley coaches, cable cars, and light rail vehicles.
2. Manages and coordinates division activities with other divisions and city departments to advance SFMTA projects.
3. Interprets and applies rules, regulations, policies, and provisions of multiple Memoranda of Understanding as necessary.
4. Oversees the supervision, development and advancement of maintenance personnel and subordinate supervisors.
5. Develops and presents recommendations to senior management on policies and procedures to increase efficiency of the division and/or to be in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
6. Develops and implements policies and provides input in the overall departmental policy decisions and establishes standards for the respective division.
7. Develops, administers and monitors budget; conducts cost-benefit analyses and resource allocations.
8. Ensures compliance with all laws and regulations regarding transit vehicles including the safe handling of hazardous materials; and trains supervisors in safety standards.
9. Serves on committees and task forces.
10. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of: scheduled and unscheduled maintenance methods and procedures pertaining to  electrical, mechanical and electronic components/equipment used in the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles; electrical testing and inspection procedures and practices; safety regulations, OSHA requirements, other regulatory agency requirements and division/shop safety procedures, including safe handling of hazardous materials as they relate to electrical transit vehicles.

Ability to: effectively plan, prioritize, assign, train, motivate, counsel, discipline and direct subordinate staff; monitor the quality of performance of subordinate staff; provide necessary training and/or counseling in cases where deficiencies are observed; prioritize and coordinate tasks for maximizing productivity; assist in the professional development of staff through training, coaching and performance evaluation; recommend, develop and achieve departmental performance objectives; develop and implement division budget and manage a repair division; analyze situations, identify problems, develop both short-term and long-term courses of action which are logical and reasonable; develop solutions to complex maintenance problems that are cost effective and quantifiable; speak in a clear and concise manner, to be persuasive and authoritative in order to promote or defend the division; and be able to make presentations to representatives of other agencies, boards, supervisors/managers, subordinate staff and members of the public; prepare written correspondence  that is clear, concise and easily understood; relate tactfully, patiently and effectively using discretion and sound judgment when interacting with other personnel, representatives of other departments, division managers, subordinates and members of the public; and drive to various sites in case of emergencies.  

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

1.  Two (2) years of full-time verifiable second-level supervisory experience in the electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair of transit equipment; OR
2.  Five (5) years of full-time verifiable experience supervising the electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair of transit equipment.

Supplemental Information:

Nature of work requires working any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Promotive Lines:

To:                       9180 Manager VI, MTA   (Chief Mechanical Officer)

From:                   7253 Electrical Transit Mechanic Supervisor I

                           7380 Electrical Transit Mechanic Assistant Supervisor

Origination Date:  5/25/1970

Amended Date:    6/24/2013

Reason for Amendment:  To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code. 

Business Unit(s):  SFMTA  

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.