City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, prepares and paints surfaces of cars, trucks and specialized equipment such as buses, light rail vehicles, fire apparatus and cable cars using spray guns, brushes and rollers.

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According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Prepares and paints surfaces and related parts of specialized equipment as buses, rail vehicles, cable cars, trucks, automobiles, fire apparatus with various electric and air tools and chemical strippers in order to remove/change the existing finish. This includes coloring, sanding and polishing to remove graffiti from equipment. Straightens, replaces and repairs bumpers, fenders, panels and other exterior parts of motor vehicle equipment.
2. Fabricates and installs signs, vinyl lettering, stencils and decals to equipment and/or facilities.
3. Paints surfaces of equipment with automotive paints, primers, sealers, varnish and various coatings using various types of spray guns, brushes, spray cans, and/or rollers, prepares mixes for matching paints. Restores body surface utilizing plastic body filler.
4. Reports daily activities to supervisor by completing materials log including volatile organic compound (VOC) tracking report and other work logs in order to maintain accurate records.
5. Moves heavy equipment and supplies such as 5 gallon containers, thinner drums, furniture, vehicles parts, scaffolding and ground ladders in order to perform the required assignment.
6. Climbs on specialized vehicles (LRVs and fire apparatus) to height of 12 feet or more above ground utilizing ladders and staging and wearing safety harness in order to perform the assignment.
7. Wears Personal Protective Equipment such as respirator, fresh air breathing machine, and battery powered (mobile) breathing machine in the performance of assignments as prescribed by safety and operational procedures.
8. Performs other related duties as required. 
    

Knowledge of: methods and techniques of car and auto painting: appropriate methods of paint removal and surface preparation; vinyl lettering, insignia and stencils transfer; laying out, cutting and transferring stencils; preparing and finishing different types of surfaces such as wood, aluminum, steel, iron, stainless steel, fiberglass etc.; blend, mix and match paints to achieve desired color shades; and to select and use appropriate tools, materials and equipment; Painting materials: basic composition, characteristics and uses of paint materials such as acrylic enamel, furniture lacquer, urethane, latex, epoxy and other types of paints, sealers, paint removers, thinners, varnish and stains; accurately estimate time and materials to complete the job. Safety procedures: proper safety procedures in the performance of the assignments and hazardous waste procedures; understanding of the Material Safety Data Sheets and the use of protective gear when using power equipment and materials; ability to read safety features, Material Safety Data Sheet and instructions on materials.

Ability or Skill to: use tools, materials and equipment : safe and efficient use of various types of spray guns, paint mixing/formulating machines, brushes, rollers, can shaker machines, squeegees, decals, stencils and lettering outlines, scaffolding, sanders, ladders and drop cloths; properly care and maintain tools and related equipment. Verbally communicate messages, instructions, directions and other ideas to coworkers and supervisors in a clear and logical manner; communicate clearly and effectively in writing; complete volatile organic compound (VOC) tracking and daily log sheets using computer programs/applications to document activities performed; effectively read, understand and apply technical information found in repair manual, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals; work harmoniously with others in the workplace.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Completion of a recognized four (4) year painting apprenticeship program

Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time verifiable journey-level work experience as a Car and Auto Painter within the last 6 years performing duties equivalent to that of a 7309 Car and Auto Painter with the City of County of San Francisco (which must have included preparing and painting surfaces of cars or buses using spray guns, rollers and brushes; fabricating and installing signs, decals and applying insignias to equipment; preparing, refinishing and painting furniture; moving heavy equipment such as scaffolding, thinner drums, and furniture.)

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid class C driver license.

Substitution:
A combination of six (6) years of verifiable training/experience as a Car and Auto Painter, of which two (2) years within the last six (6) years is journey-level experience equivalent to that of a 7309 Car and Auto Painter with the City and County of San Francisco, may substitute for the required education and experience.

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Completion of the CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized Car and Auto Painter apprenticeship program with the City and County of San Francisco as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the City’s apprenticeship program under the appropriate authority may substitute for the six (6) years combined work experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PROMOTIVE LINES
To: 7225 Transit Paint Shop Supervisor I From: Entrance
ORIGINATION DATE:	06/06/1963
AMENDED DATE:	05/16/14; 08/19/19
REASON FOR AMENDMENT:	To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.
Business unit(s):	COMMN 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.